Two reasons savers keep deposits at banks are to:

A. secure mortgages and to purchase stocks.
B. lower interest rates and to increase the money supply.
C. equalize loan supply and demand and to earn interest.
D. earn a return on their savings and to facilitate making payments.


Answer: D

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