
Explanation:
If the bank saves about 6% in operating expenses for each $120 held in balances above the minimum of $500, then a customer who maintains an average monthly balance of $860 saves the bank 18% in operating expenses.
New operating expenses = $5.00 − (18% × $5.00) = $4.1
The appropriate amount that the bank should charge to protect its profit margin is therefore
$4.1 + 3.00 + 0.40 = $7.5 per month
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Q.4084 XYZ bank determines that its basic checking account costs the bank $5.00 per month in servicing costs (assume the servicing costs are labor and computer time) and $3.00 per month in overhead expenses. This account requires a $500 minimum balance. Additionally, the bank also tries to build a $0.40 per month profit margin on these accounts. Further analysis of ABC Savings Bank customer accounts reveals that for each $120 above the $500 minimum balance maintained in its checking accounts, the bank saves about 6% in operating expenses with each customer account. For a customer who is consistent in maintaining an average monthly balance of $860, how much should the bank charge to protect its profit margin?
A
$4.25
B
$5.00
C
$7.00
D
$7.5
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