If the Desired Reserve Ratio Is 15 Percent and Chartered

question 151

Multiple Choice

If the desired reserve ratio is 15 percent and chartered bankers decide to hold additional excess reserves equal to 5 percent of any newly acquired demand deposits, then the relevant money multiplier for the banking system will be:

• A)5
• B)4
• C)3
• D)10

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