In Recent Years the Interest Paid on Checkable and Nontransaction

question 45

Multiple Choice

In recent years the interest paid on checkable and nontransaction deposits has accounted for around ________ of total bank operating expenses,while the costs involved in servicing accounts have been approximately ________ of operating expenses.

• A)45 percent;55 percent
• B)55 percent;4 percent
• C)5 percent;85 percent
• D)50 percent;30 percent

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