Assume There Are No Excess Reserves in the Banking System

question 72

Multiple Choice

Assume there are no excess reserves in the banking system when the reserve requirement is 20%.The purchase by the Fed of $10,000 in U.S.government securities from Academy National Bank has the potential of ultimately increasing the money supply by a total of

• A)$2,000
• B)$8,000
• C)$10,000
• D)$20,000
• E)$50,000

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Debited

An accounting term that refers to an entry on the left side of an account ledger, representing an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities or equity.

Prepaid Expenses

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Expense

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Accounting Equation

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