Suppose You Found $5,000 Hidden in Your Closet and Deposited

question 85

Multiple Choice

Suppose you found $5,000 hidden in your closet and deposited it in a demand deposit account at your bank. If the reserve requirement was 10 percent, the deposit would directly create ____ in excess reserves and ultimately lead to a ____ total increase in the money supply, if all banks in the system lend out 100 percent of their excess reserves.

• A)​$500; $5,000
• B)​$4,500; $5,000
• C)​$4,500; $45,000
• D)​$4,500; $50,000

Comprehend the revenue recognition principle and its application in different scenarios.

Understand the significance and process of closing entries in resetting temporary accounts for the new accounting period.

Distinguish between current and long-term classifications of assets and liabilities.

Recognize the nature and treatment of intangible assets within the accounting framework.

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