The Table Below Shows the Data in Millions) for Wells

question 38

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the data in millions) for Wells Fargo Bank in September 2007 and September 2008. Suppose that the required reserve ratio is 3 percent.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline & 2007 & 2008 \\\hline \text { Loans } & 79 & 100 \\\hline \text { Reserves } & 11 & 11 \\\hline \text { Deposits } & 247 & 266 \\\hline\end{array}$$
The data show that

• A) Wells Fargo was only able to make more loans in 2008 because it gained more deposits.
• B) the Federal Reserve must have increased the required reserve ratio.
• C) the currency drain ratio increased.
• D) Wells Fargo had excess reserves and could create money in 2007.

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