Multiple choice general knowledge

Prior to RBS's announcement in 2008,the biggest annual loss of any UK corporation was the £14.9bn loss reported by Vodafone in 2006.How much annual loss did RBS report in 2008.

  1. ?36.5bn

  2. ?24.1bn

  3. ?20.2bn

  4. ?42.2bn

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2008, RBS reported a £24.1bn annual loss, which was the largest in UK corporate history at that time, surpassing Vodafone's previous record of £14.9bn loss in 2006. This massive loss led to a government bailout.