37. Suppose that Second Republic Bank currently has $200,000 in demand deposits and $130,000 in outstanding loans. All remaining assets are in reserve. The Federal Reserve has set the reserve requirement at 10%. What is the value of this bank's reserve ratio (R)? (pick best answer) A) 15% B) 25% C) 35% D) 45% 2

37. Suppose that Second Republic Bank currently has $200,000 in demand deposits and $130,000 in outstanding loans. All remaining assets are in reserve. The Federal Reserve has set the reserve requirement at 10%. What is the value of this bank's reserve ratio (R)? (pick best answer) A) 15% B) 25% C) 35% D) 45% 2

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