9-117 What is the effect of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates on the market value of equity of the FI? Use the duration approximation relationship.Assume r = 4 percent.
A)-27.56 million.
B)-28.01 million.
C)-29.85 million.
D)-31.06 million.
E)-33.76 million.

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The duration approximation relationship estimates the change in the market value of equity by using the formula: Change in Equity = - Duration * Change in Interest Rate * Market Value of Equity. Given the options, C (-29.85 million) is the closest to the calculated change using this method.

9-117 What Is the Effect of a 100 Basis Point