If Currency Outside of Banks Is $800 Billion;traveler's Checks Are

question 78

Multiple Choice

If currency outside of banks is $800 billion;traveler's checks are $10 billion;checkable deposits owned by individuals and businesses are $700 billion;savings deposits are $4,000 billion;small time deposits are $1,000 billion;and money market funds and other deposits are $800 billion,then M2 equals ________ billion.

• A)$7,310
• B)$5,800
• C)$2,510
• D)$1,510
• E)$710

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

A financial recording approach that instantly logs inventory transactions upon sale or purchase using electronic point-of-sale systems and enterprise resource planning software.

LIFO

Last In, First Out, an inventory valuation method that assumes the goods most recently made or purchased are the first to be sold.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and then subtracting the cost of goods sold.

LIFO Perpetual Cost Flow

A method of inventory valuation where the last items added to inventory are the first ones considered sold under a perpetual inventory tracking system.