What Is the Maximum Amount of Write-Downs (Defaults) the Bank

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum amount of write-downs (defaults) the bank could sustain without becoming insolvent (bankrupt) ?

• A) $0
• B) $260
• C) $600
• D) $1060

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