If the Reserve Requirement Is 10 Percent, What Amount of Excess

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the reserve requirement is 10 percent, what amount of excess reserves does a bank acquire when a business deposits a $500 check drawn on another bank?

• A) $450
• B) $400
• C) $5,000
• D) $550

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