The average annual consumption of material is 20,000 kg at a price of ₹ 2 per kg. The storage cost is 16% on average inventory and the cost of placing one order is ₹ 50. How much is to be purchased at a time?

Q. The average annual consumption of material is 20,000 kg at a price of ₹ 2 per kg. The storage cost is 16% on average inventory and the cost of placing one order is ₹ 50. How much is to be purchased at a time?

A.            2,500 kg

B.            2,000 kg

C.            2,532 kg

D.            2,352 kg

Answer: 2,500 kg