Suppose that initially a bank has excess reserves of $800 and the reserve ratio is 20%. Then Andy deposits $1,000 of cash into m account and the bank lends $500 to Molly. That bank can lend an additional A. $800. B. $2,400. C. $200. D. $1200 E. $1,100.

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Suppose that initially a bank has excess reserves of $800 and the reserve ratio is 20%. Then Andy deposits $1,000 of cash into his checking
account and the bank lends $500 to Molly. That bank can lend an additional
O A. $800.
B. $2,400.
C. $200.
D. $1200
E. $1,100.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that initially a bank has excess reserves of $800 and the reserve ratio is 20%. Then Andy deposits $1,000 of cash into his checking account and the bank lends $500 to Molly. That bank can lend an additional O A. $800. B. $2,400. C. $200. D. $1200 E. $1,100.
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