What Must the Rate Be Less Than to Be Worth

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Multiple Choice

What must the rate be less than to be worth it to incur a compensating balance of $2,000 in order to get a 2 percent lower interest rate on a one-year, pure discount loan of $50,000?

• A) The rate must be less than 48 percent.
• B) The rate must be greater than 48 percent.
• C) The rate must be greater than −48 percent.
• D) The rate must be less than −48 percent.

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