Watkins Resources faces a smooth annual demand for cash of $1.66 million, incurs transaction costs of $69 every time the firm sellsmarketable securities, and can earn 3.1 percent on its marketable securities.What will be its optimal cash replenishment level? (Enter your answer in dollars not in millions. Round your answer to 2 decimalplaces.)Optimal cash

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