Multiple Choice
Allright Insurance has total assets of $140 million consisting of $50 million in 2-year,6 percent Treasury notes and $90 million in 10-year,7.2 percent fixed-rate Baa bonds.These assets are funded by $100 million 5-year,5 percent fixed rate GICs and equity.
Market interest rates are expected to increase 1 percent to 11 percent in the next year.If this occurs,what will be the effect on the market value of equity of Allright?
A) -$801,818.
B) -$2,430,909.
C) -$6,529,091.
D) +$2,430,909.
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