To Get D_E to Equal Zero to Protect the Equity

question 32

Multiple Choice

To get D_E to equal zero to protect the equity value in the event of an interest rate change, the bank could

• A) reduce D_A to 1.21 years.
• B) increase D_L to 2.44 years.
• C) increase D_L to 3.10 years.
• D) reduce D_A to zero.
• E) increase D_L to 2.66 years. 2.5 x 850/768

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