Question 15
MediumOriginal questionA bank has deposits of ₹1,000 crore and reserves of ₹250 crore. The required reserve ratio is 20%. Its excess reserves are
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Required reserves = 20% of 1,000 = 200.
Excess reserves = 250 − 200 = ₹50 crore, which the bank could lend.
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