Assume That the Reserve Requirements Ratio Is 15 Percent

question 8

Multiple Choice

Assume that the reserve requirements ratio is 15 percent. An initial injection of $150 million could result in a maximum change in the money supply of

• A) $150 million.
• B) $1 billion.
• C) $1 million.
• D) $22.5 million.

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