Question 6
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Loans given by a bank are its assets.
II. Reserves kept by a bank are its liabilities.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Borrowers owe the bank, so loans are assets. I is true.
Reserves are cash the bank holds: assets, not liabilities. II is false.
- Concept
- Assets and liabilities
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