What should be the meals budget for 2021/22 applying zero-based budgeting

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A local education institution’s budget for 2020/21 for meals was £944,622. During 2020/21 it is estimated that 500 students will require 3 meals a day for 196 days each at an average cost of £3.20 per meal. What should be the meals budget for 2021/22 applying zero-based budgeting, inflation is estimated at 3%?  

A £940,800 
B £944,622 
C £969,024 
D £972,960  

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