A Bank Has $50,000 in Checking Account Deposits and Loans

question 18

Multiple Choice

A bank has $50,000 in checking account deposits and loans of $49,000. Of the $49,000 loaned out, $43,000 remains in the checking accounts of the loan recipients. The bank has $50,000 cash on hand, and the reserve requirement is 25%. The amount of its excess reserves equals

• A) $23,250.
• B) $26,750.
• C) $27,000.
• D) $50,000.

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