For the Following Questions Assume the Following Facts

question 12

Multiple Choice

For the following questions assume the following facts:
(1) Balance of Payments = 0 prior to the transactions.
(2) Person A (who lives in the United States) purchases an airplane from British Airways for $150,000.
(3) Person A pays with a check from his account at First Union Bank in the United States.
(4) British airways, since it will need dollars in 1 month, deposits the check at the Bank of England.
(5) Bank of England deposits the $150,000 at Commonwealth bank, which is located in the United States.
Due to the transactions above, what are the effects on the reserve at the Fed?

• A) Fact 2 is a decrease of $150,000, fact 5 is a decrease of $150,000, a net effect of -$300,000.
• B) Fact 3 is a decrease of $150,000, fact 5 is an increase of $150,000, a net effect of 0.
• C) Fact 3 is an increase of $150,000, fact 5 is a decrease of $150,000, a net effect of 0.
• D) Both fact 3 and fact 5 result in increases of $150,000, a net effect of +$300,000.
• E) Both fact 3 and fact 5 result in decrease of $150,000, a net effect of -$300,000.

---

Definitions:

Sales Call Planning

The process of preparing to approach a prospect attempting to make a sale.

Closing The Deal

The final step in a sales process where terms are agreed upon, and the transaction is completed.

Customer Profile

A detailed description of a business's typical or ideal customers, including demographics, buying habits, and preferences, used to tailor marketing and sales efforts.

Formal Presentation

A structured, planned presentation often used in professional settings to inform, persuade, or report to an audience.