In a Fractional-Reserve Banking System the Reserve/deposit Ratio Equals

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a fractional-reserve banking system the reserve/deposit ratio equals:

• A)more than 100 percent.
• B)currency held by the public divided by deposits.
• C)100 percent.
• D)less than 100 percent.

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