In Macroland there is $12,000,000 in currency. The public holds half of the currency and banks hold the rest as reserves. If banks' desired reserve/deposit ratio is 12.5%, deposits in Macroland equal ________ and the money supply equals ________.
A. $96,000,000; $96,000,000
B. $48,000,000; $54,000,000
C. $54,000,000; $54,000,000
D. $48,000,000; $75,000,000
Answer: B
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