Suppose the Banking System Currently Has $400 Billion in Reserves

question 114

Multiple Choice

Suppose the banking system currently has $400 billion in reserves, the reserve requirement is 8 percent, and excess reserves amount to $5 billion. What is the level of deposits?

• A)$5,000 billion
• B)$4,937.5 billion
• C)$5,062.5 billion
• D)$4,995 billion

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