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Evaluating Loan Profitability
A bank is evaluating two potential loans. Loan A is projected to generate a net gain of $10,000 for the bank. Loan B is projected to generate a net gain of $8,000. Based only on this information, a junior analyst concludes that Loan A is the more profitable option. Explain why this conclusion might be incorrect. What specific calculation, using the components of a loan, is necessary to make a definitive comparison of profitability, and why is this calculation a superior measure?
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