A Firm Can Borrow at Fixed AA Rates Minus 1

question 11

Multiple Choice

A firm can borrow at fixed AA rates minus 1% for long-term loans.If it swaps its long-term payments so that it receives the fixed AA rate and pays a AA floating rate,what is the rate of interest on its borrowing if the floating rate is r%?

• A)r + 1%
• B)r - 1%
• C)r%
• D)1%
• E)2%

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