If the actual money multiplier equals the potential money multiplier and if the Fed wishes to reduce the money supply by $1 million when the reserve ratio is 20 percent, then the Fed should

A) sell $200,000 of government securities. B) sell $500,000 of government securities.
C) buy $200,000 of government securities. D) buy $500,000 of government securities.


A

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