Company a Can Borrow at a Fixed Rate of 9

question 26

Essay

Company A can borrow at a fixed rate of 9.5% and variable rate of Prime plus 1%.Company A prefers a fixed rate.Company B can borrow at 8% fixed rate and Prime plus 2%.Company B prefers a variable rate.Determine whether an interest rate swap will be beneficial to both parties..

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Behavior Works

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Factual Evaluation

The process of assessing information based on its adherence to facts and accuracy rather than opinions or interpretations.

Random Assignment

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Quasi-experimental Design

A research design that resembles an experimental design but lacks the element of random assignment to control and experimental groups.