If the Fed decides to use an open market operation to reduce the money supply by $1 million, and if the money multiplier is 10, then what total amount of Treasury securities must the Fed initially sell?

A. $10,000,000.
B. $1,000,000.
C. $100,000.
D. $10,000.


Answer: C

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