If the Fed purchases securities worth $10 million from a commercial bank, the banking system's balance sheet will show
A) an increase in securities held of $10 million and an increase in bank reserves of $10 million.
B) an increase in securities held of $10 million and a decrease in bank reserves of $10 million.
C) a decrease in securities held of $10 million and an increase in bank reserves of $10 million.
D) a decrease in securities held of $10 million and a decrease in bank reserves of $10 million.
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