The Desired Reserve Ratio Is 10 Percent

question 232

Multiple Choice

The desired reserve ratio is 10 percent.Joe deposits $1,000 in Bank A.Bank A keeps its minimum desired reserves and lends the excess to Fred.Fred spends his loan at J.C.Penney.J.C.Penney deposits the check it receives from Fred in Bank B.Bank B keeps its minimum desired reserves and lends the excess to Mary.How much can Bank B lend to Mary?

• A)$900
• B)$90
• C)$810
• D)$100
• E)$1,000

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Definitions:

Activity Level

The volume of production or the degree of activity in a business operation, which can affect variable costs.

Earn Income

The process of receiving payment through work, investments, or business operations.

Unit Variable

A measurement that reflects how variable costs change per unit of production or activity level.

Unit Fixed

This specifies a cost or charge that remains constant per unit regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of production.