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Company A desires a variable-rate loan but currently has a better deal from the fixed-rate market at a rate of 13%. If Company A borrows from the variable-rate market, the cost would be LIBOR+2%. In contrast, Company B, which prefers a fixed-rate loan, has a better deal from the variable-rate market at LIBOR+3%. If Company B borrows from the fixed-rate market, the cost would be 16%. Knowing both companies needs, Bank C designed a swap deal. The deal is outlined in the following:

1) Company A obtains a fixed-rate loan at 13%.

2) Company B obtains a variable-rate loan at LIBOR+3%

3) Company A pays Bank C a variable rate of LIBOR+1% and receives a fixed rate of 13.3% from the bank.

4) Company B pays Bank C a fixed rate of 14.5% and receives a variable rate of LIBOR+2.0% from the bank.

How much is the cost saving to Company B and how much is the total gain to the bank?

Select one:

a. Cost savings for B: 0.7%, and the gain for bank: 0.2%

b. Cost savings for B: 0.5%, and the gain for bank: 0.2%

c. Cost savings for B:1%, and the gain for bank: 0.3%

d. Cost savings for B: 0.4%, and the gain for bank: 0.4%

e. Cost savings for B: 0.6%, and the gain for bank: 0.3%

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