The required reserve ratio is 10 percent, but banks actually keep 20 percent on reserve. The actual money multiplier will be   a.  10.   b.  9.   c.  5.   d.  2.   e.  1.

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The required reserve ratio is 10 percent, but banks actually keep 20 percent on reserve. The actual money multiplier will be

 

a. 

10.

 

b. 

9.

 

c. 

5.

 

d. 

2.

 

e. 

1.

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