Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 39 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • ECONOMICS • objective

The Central Bank buys government securities worth ₦500 million, injecting that amount into the banking system. The required reserve ratio is 10 % and the public holds cash equal to 25 % of bank deposits (currency‑deposit ratio = 0.25). Calculate the total increase in the money supply resulting from this open‑market operation.

Answer Options

A. Approximately ₦2.3 billion
B. Approximately ₦2.0 billion
C. Approximately ₦1.5 billion
Correct Answer D. Approximately ₦1.79 billion
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Approximately ₦1.79 billion

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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