If a Single Banks Faces a Required Reserve Ratio of 20

question 73

Multiple Choice

If a single banks faces a required reserve ratio of 20 percent, has total reserves of $500,000, and checkable deposit liabilities of $400,000, what is the maximum amount of money this bank could create (add to the money supply) ?

• A) $420,000.
• B) $100,000.
• C) $80,000.
• D) $2,100,000.

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Definitions:

Tenancy in Common

A form of ownership where two or more individuals own property together, each holding a distinct, undivided interest.

Joint Tenancy

A form of property ownership by two or more parties who have equal rights to the entire property, including the right of survivorship, so when one owner dies, their share automatically passes to the surviving owners.

Right of Survivorship

A legal principle in real estate that allows property to automatically pass to the surviving owner(s) upon the death of another owner.

Joint Tenants

Property owners holding property under joint tenancy, where each has an equal and undivided right to keep or dispose of the property.