Question

A bank expects to raise $30 million in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 7%. It can raise $60 million in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 7.5%. It can raise $80 million in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 8% and it can raise $100 million in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 8.5%. This bank expects to earn 9% on all money that it receives in new deposits. What deposit rate should the bank offer on its deposits, if they use the marginal cost method of determining deposit rates?

A) 7%

B) 7.5%

C) 8%

D) 8.5%

E) None of the above

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