Suppose a Bank Has $100,000 in Checking Account Deposits with No

question 119

Multiple Choice

Suppose a bank has $100,000 in checking account deposits with no excess reserves and the required reserve ratio is 5 percent.If the Federal Reserve lowers the required reserve ratio to 3 percent,then the bank will now have excess reserves of

• A)$0.
• B)$2,000.
• C)$3,000.
• D)$5,000.

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Definitions:

Tax Purposes

Refers to any considerations made in financial activities or decision-making to optimize tax liabilities.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and condition of a business, entity, or individual.

FIFO

First-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where goods first bought are the first ones sold.

Input Cost Changes

Refers to variations in the cost of materials or labor that are used in the production of goods or services.