If Bob Withdraws $100 from His Checking Account and the Reserve

question 15

Multiple Choice

If Bob withdraws $100 from his checking account and the reserve requirement is 10 percent, then:

• A) the money supply will decrease by exactly $100.
• B) the money supply can increase by as much as $1000.
• C) the money supply will decrease by less than $10.
• D) the money supply can decrease by as much as $1000.

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