Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 41 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • ECONOMICS • objective

The Central Bank purchases government securities worth ₦500 million, crediting the reserve accounts of commercial banks. The required reserve ratio is 12%. The public holds currency equal to 25% of total deposits. In addition, banks decide to hold excess reserves equal to 3% of deposits. Assuming no other changes, what is the maximum increase in the money supply (M1) resulting from this operation? Express your answer in millions of naira.

Answer Options

A. 1400.5
B. 1500
C. 1625
Correct Answer D. 1562.5
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
1562.5

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Question 41. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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