In June 2008, a bank saw a 10% drop in assets, a 50% drop in capital,...

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In June 2008, a bank saw a 10% drop in assets, a 50% drop in capital, but no change in liabilities. (a) How much was the bank's leverage ratio at the beginning of June 2008? (b) How much was the bank's leverage ratio at the end of June 2008? (c) In July 2008, the bank's assets decreased by 10%, while the bank's liabilities remained unchanged. What was the percentage change in the bank's capital? In June 2008, a bank saw a 10% drop in assets, a 50% drop in capital, but no change in liabilities. (a) How much was the bank's leverage ratio at the beginning of June 2008? (b) How much was the bank's leverage ratio at the end of June 2008? (c) In July 2008, the bank's assets decreased by 10%, while the bank's liabilities remained unchanged. What was the percentage change in the bank's capital?

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