The assistant treasurer of Monroe Tires, Inc., is trying to determine the appropriate cash level. The company’s cash balances have been fluctuating wildly because of unpredictable and wide-ranging receipts and disbursements. The best estimate of annual disbursements is $5,000,000. The investment broker charges $75 per securities transaction. Short-term investment interest rates are 3%. The company does not mind a $0 cash balance but does not want the balance to be negative. According to the Baumol model, what is the optimal cash transfer level?
$63.24
$111,803.40
$158,113.88
$4,000.00