Suppose the Required Reserve Ratio Is 3 Percent, and Currency

question 77

Multiple Choice

Suppose the required reserve ratio is 3 percent, and currency and reserves total $10 million. The maximum change in the money supply that can be supported is:

• A) $13 million.
• B) $30 million.
• C) $97 million.
• D) $333.3 million.

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