Joan has the following assets and liabilities:Credit Card balance$1000Cash$200Government bonds$3,000Checking$1,500Car loan balance$10,000Car$15,000Which of the following actions would increase Joan's money demand by $100?

A. Joan pays $100 cash for a new lamp.
B. Joan sells a $100 government bond and puts the proceeds in her checking account.
C. Joan writes a check for $100 to pay down her car loan balance.
D. Joan writes a check for $100 to pay down her credit card balance.


Answer: B

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