Multiple Choice
If Second National Bank has more rate-sensitive liabilities than rate-sensitive assets,it can reduce interest-rate risk with a swap which requires Second National to
A) pay a fixed rate while receiving a floating rate.
B) receive a fixed rate while paying a floating rate.
C) both receive and pay a fixed rate.
D) both receive and pay a floating rate.
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