Assuming all excess reserves are loaned out, currency holdings by the public are zero, and a reserve ratio of 25 percent, an initial deposit of $3,000 will lead to a total increase in deposits of:
A. $750.
B. $2,250.
C. $12,000.
D. $36,000.
Answer: C
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