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 is the marginal cost of deposits if this bank raises their deposit rate from 7.5% to 8%?

A) .5%

B) 7.5%

C) 8.0%

D) 9.5%

E) 10.5%

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