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The average duration of the loans is 10 years.The average duration of the deposits is 3 years.  Consumer loans $50 million Deposits $235 million  Commercial Loans $200 million Equity $15 million  Total Assets $250 million Total Liabilities & Equity $250 million \begin{array}{llr}\text { Consumer loans } & \$ 50 \text { million Deposits } & \$ 235 \text { million } \\\text { Commercial Loans } & \$ 200 \text { million Equity } & \$ 15 \text { million } \\\text { Total Assets } & \$ 250 \text { million Total Liabilities \& Equity } & \$ 250 \text { million }\end{array}
Assume that the hedge was placed as indicated in a prior question,and that the BP futures contract is trading at $1.62/ \le .Assume the futures contract has some days remaining to maturity.What will be the gain or loss on the hedge if it is unwound at this price?


A) $4,280,000 loss.
B) $4,000,000 loss.
C) $4,280,000 gain.
D) $4,000,000 gain.

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