Suppose the banking system currently has $300 billion in reserves, the reserve requirement is 5 percent, and excess reserves are $30 billion. What is the level of loans?

a. $270 billion
b. $5,400 billion
c. $6,000 billion
d. $5,100 billion


Ans: b. $5,400 billion

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