Suppose the banking system has $100,000 in outstanding deposits and actual reserves of $35,000. If the required reserve ratio is 20 percent, the maximum amount the banking system can add to the money supply is:

A. $175,000.
B. $500,000.
C. $75,000.
D. $15,000.


Answer: C

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