If the Fed purchases securities in the amount of $100,000 from First Union Bank, then the

A) liabilities of First Union decrease by $100,000.
B) assets of First Union Bank change in composition but not in amount.
C) assets of the Fed decrease by $100,000.
D) liabilities of the Fed change in composition but not in amount.
E) assets of First Union Bank decrease by $100,000.


B

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