Neco 2021 Economics Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2021 Neco Economics examination.

Neco 2021 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 23 NECO • 2021 • ECONOMICS • objective

In an economy the public holds currency equal to 30% of bank deposits and banks maintain a required reserve ratio of 10% of deposits. The central bank purchases government securities worth \(\text{₦}500\) million, thereby increasing bank reserves by that amount. Assuming no excess reserves, calculate the eventual increase in the money supply.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 1625
B. 1300
C. 1250
D. 5000
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
1625

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This is Neco 2021 Economics Question 23. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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