Explain the dilemma faced by banks

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Bank Capital :

Explain the dilemma faced by banks when determining the optimal amount of capital to hold.

A bank's capital is less than 10 percent of its assets. How do you think this percentage would compare to that of manufacturing corporations? How would you explain this difference?

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