Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Question 2

Practice objective / multiple choice question 2 from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 2 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • ECONOMICS • objective

The Central Bank purchases government securities worth ₦200 million, injecting this amount into the banking system. The public holds currency equal to 30% of their deposits (currency‑deposit ratio c = 0.30). Required reserve ratio is 10% (r = 0.10) and banks keep excess reserves equal to 5% of deposits (e = 0.05). Assuming the monetary base rises by the full purchase amount, what is the eventual increase in the total money supply after the process stabilises?

Answer Options

A. ₦500.00 million
B. ₦600.00 million
C. ₦550.55 million
Correct Answer D. ₦577.78 million
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
₦577.78 million

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Question 2. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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