During the Great Recession,the prime rate quoted by most banks has fallen to ________%.

A) 5.5.
B) 4.25.
C) 3.25.
D) 1.25.

Prime Rate

The interest rate that commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy customers, often used as a reference for setting various interest rates.

Great Recession

A severe global economic downturn that occurred from late 2007 through mid-2009, marked by significant declines in housing prices and increased unemployment rates.