In the simple deposit expansion model, a decline in checkable deposits of $1,000 when the required reserve ratio is equal to 10 percent implies that the Fed
A) sold $1,000 in government bonds.
B) sold $100 in government bonds.
C) purchased $1,000 in government bonds.
D) purchased $100 in government bonds.
B
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