Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 29 - Part X - The Monetary System - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 630: 3

Answer

d. 480

Work Step by Step

The money multiplier is the reciprocal of the reserve ratio, which in this case is $1/4$. To find the increase in the money supply, multiply the reciprocal, $4$, by $120$. $4 \times 120 = 480$ The money supply increases by \$480.
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