Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • ECONOMICS • objective

The central bank requires a reserve ratio of 10 % and banks hold an excess‑reserve ratio of 2 % of deposits. The bank purchases government securities worth £50 million, adding that amount to bank reserves. If the initial total deposits are £200 million, what is the eventual increase in the money supply (in £ million, rounded to one decimal place)?

Answer Options

A. £450.0 million
Correct Answer B. £416.7 million
C. £500.0 million
D. £350.0 million
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
£416.7 million

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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