Suppose the required reserve ratio is 10%. If a bank has total reserves of $80,000 and checkable deposits of $550,000, what is the amount of the bank's required reserves?

A) $25,000
B) $55,000
C) $80,000
D) $135,000

Ans: B) $55,000

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