Lion Bank had $150 million in assets and $60 million in expenses before the acquisition of Sell Bank, which had assets of $50 million and expenses of $10 million. After the merger, the bank had $180 million in assets and $60 million in costs (Round to three decimal places). A.    What is the cost percentage before the acquisition? B.    What is the cost percentage after the acquisition? C.    Did this acquisition generate economies of scale or economies of scope?

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Lion Bank had $150 million in assets and $60 million in expenses before the acquisition of Sell Bank, which had assets of $50 million and expenses of $10 million. After the merger, the bank had $180 million in assets and $60 million in costs (Round to three decimal places).

A.    What is the cost percentage before the acquisition?

B.    What is the cost percentage after the acquisition?

C.    Did this acquisition generate economies of scale or economies of scope?

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