Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 46

Practice objective / multiple choice question 46 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 46 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ECONOMICS • objective

The economy has an initial monetary base of \(200\) bn. The central bank reduces the required reserve ratio from \(5\%\) to \(4\%\) and at the same time purchases government securities worth \(20\) bn, adding this amount to the monetary base. Assuming banks lend out all excess reserves, calculate the change in the total money supply (in \(bn\)).

Answer Options

A. 2000
B. 1700
Correct Answer C. 1500
D. 1300
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
1500

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 46. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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