Refer to the given data. The monetary multiplier for the commercial banking system is:
Answer the question on the basis of the following consolidated balance sheet of the commercial banking system. Assume that the reserve requirement is 20 percent. All figures are in billions and each question should be answered independently of changes specified in all preceding ones.
A. 5.
B. 10.
C. 15.
D. 20.
A. 5.
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