Use the following balance sheet for the First Federal Bank to answer the next question. AssetsLiabilities + Net WorthReserves$60,000Checkable deposits$300,000Loans140,000Stock shares200,000Securities60,000 Property200,000 If First Federal Bank can make no additional loans, then the monetary multiplier is
A. 5.00.
B. 6.67.
C. 3.00.
D. 4.00.
Answer: A
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