If the Desired Reserve Ratio Is Ten Percent, Currency in Circulation

question 31

Multiple Choice

If the desired reserve ratio is ten percent, currency in circulation is $400 billion, chequable deposits are $800 billion, and excess reserves total $0.8 billion, then the excess reserves-chequable deposit ratio is ________.

• A) 0.001
• B) 0.10
• C) 0.01
• D) 0.05

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Definitions:

Prepaid Expenses

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Current Asset

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Current Asset

Assets likely to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within a year or normal operating cycle, such as cash, inventory, and accounts receivable.

Converted To Cash

The process of liquidating assets or investments to obtain cash, often used to meet short-term financial obligations.