If the desired reserve/deposit ratio equals 0.10, then every dollar of currency in bank reserves supports ________ of deposits and the money supply, while every dollar of currency held by the public contributes ________ to the money supply.

A. $10; $1
B. $1; $10
C. $0.10; $1
D. $1; $0.10


Answer: A

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