If the Reserve Requirement Is 25%, Then a $500 Increase

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the reserve requirement is 25%, then a $500 increase in deposits means that the money supply

• A) will increase by $2,000.
• B) has the potential to increase by $2,000.
• C) will increase by $125.
• D) has the potential to increase by $125.

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