A construction company purchases cement at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per tonne and stores it at Rs. 100 per tonne. It is perceived that in the coming month, the price of cement will rise by Rs. 2,000 per tonne. The company already has 500 tonnes of cement. If the cement usage during a month is 1,000 tonnes, how much cement should the company purchase this month to minimize its expense in the next one?

A construction company purchases cement at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per t

1.	A construction company purchases cement at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per tonne and stores it at Rs. 100 per tonne. It is perceived that in the coming month, the price of cement will rise by Rs. 2,000 per tonne. The company already has 500 tonnes of cement. If the cement usage during a month is 1,000 tonnes, how much cement should the company purchase this month to minimize its expense in the next one?
A.	500 tones
B.	1,000 tones
C.	2,000 tones
D.	1,500 tones
Answer» E.