A reserve ratio of 0.10 means that a bank can lend an amount equal to:

A. 90 percent of its deposit liabilities.
B. 10 percent of its excess reserves.
C. 90 percent of its excess reserves.
D. 10 percent of its deposit liabilities.


Answer: A

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