At One Time, the Country of Freedonia Had No Banks

question 113

Multiple Choice

At one time, the country of Freedonia had no banks, but had currency of $40 million. Then a banking system was established with a reserve requirement of one-third. The people of Freedonia now keep half their money in the form of currency and half in the form of bank deposits. If banks do not hold excess reserves, how much currency do the people of Freedonia now hold?

• A) $13.33 million
• B) $20 million
• C) $33.34 million
• D) $36.36 million

Comprehend the reasons behind the outsourcing of HR functions or activities.

Grasp the significance of Affirmative Action programs in HR management.

Identify the central role of HR in training and development activities within healthcare organizations.

Understand the distinction between maintaining and acquiring employees in terms of HR tasks.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company's core business activities.

Estimated Cost

An approximation of the financial expenditure associated with a project or production.

Ending Inventory

The final value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period after subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Retail Method

A pricing strategy used in retail to maintain a consistent profit margin by marking up goods based on their wholesale cost.