Required Reserves Are Equal to

question 86

Multiple Choice

Required reserves are equal to

• A)the required reserve ratio divided by checkable deposits.
• B)checkable deposits divided by the required reserve ratio.
• C)excess reserves divided by total reserves.
• D)the required reserve ratio times checkable deposits.

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