Answer:
% change decrease is = 1.2 %
Explanation:
given data
assets = $100 million
average duration = 3 years
liabilities = $90 million
average duration = 3 years
interest rates= 4% increase
to find out
percentage decrease in First National Bank's net worth relative to the total original asset value
solution
change in assets value is
change in assets value = $100 million × 4% × 3 year = $1200 million
change in liability value is
change in assets value = $90 million × 4% × 3 year = $1080 million
change in net worth = $1200 - $1080 = $120 million
so % change is =
% change decrease is = 1.2 %