If Bank a Holds $200 in Reserves, Deposits Are $1000

question 90

Multiple Choice

If Bank A holds $200 in reserves, deposits are $1000, and the desired reserve ratio is 15 percent, how much are excess reserves?

• A) zero, because banks never hold excess reserves
• B) $150
• C) $200
• D) $50

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