16-116 by How Much Should Operating Costs of the Combined

question 48

Multiple Choice

16-116 By how much should operating costs of the combined entity (Bank A + Bank B) be reduced in order to stay competitive in the local market,ceteris paribus?

• A)$900,000.
• B)$600,000.
• C)$500,000.
• D)$400,000.
• E)$300,000.

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