Question

A bank expects to raise $20 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 $100 million in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 8% and it can raise $120 in new money if it pays a deposit rate of 8.5%. This bank expects to earn 9.5% on all money that it receives in new deposits. What is the marginal cost of deposits if this bank raises their deposit rate from 8 to 8.5%?

A) 11%

B) 8.75%

C) 7.75%

D) 7%

E) .5%

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