Assume that the M1 multiplier is 3.0 and the monetary base is $200 billion. If M1 is currently equal to $600 billion and the Federal Reserve wishes to raise the level to $690 billion, the monetary base should be expanded by

A) $60 billion.
B) $30 billion.
C) $20 billion.
D) $10 billion.

B

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