$$\begin{array} { | l | l }
\hline { \text { Assets } } & { \text { Liabilities } } \
\hline \text { Reserves } & \
\$ 500 & \text { Deposits } \
\text { Loans } & \$ 3,000 \
\underline{\$ 2,500} & \
\text { Total assets } & \text { Total } \
\$ 1,000 & \$ 3,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The table above shows the balance sheet for Ralph's Bank.If the desired reserve ratio is 15 percent,Ralph's Bank has desired reserves of ________.

Question

$$\begin{array} { | l | l } 
\hline  { \text { Assets } } &  { \text { Liabilities } } \
\hline \text { Reserves } & \
\$ 500 & \text { Deposits } \
\text { Loans } & \$ 3,000 \
\underline{\$ 2,500} & \
\text { Total assets } & \text { Total } \
\$ 1,000 & \$ 3,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The table above shows the balance sheet for Ralph's Bank.If the desired reserve ratio is 15 percent,Ralph's Bank has desired reserves of ________.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The desired reserve ratio is 15%, which means that the bank has to keep 15% of its total deposits as reserves. 
Total deposits = $3,000
Desired reserves = 15% of $3,000 = $450
Therefore, Ralph's Bank has desired reserves of $450. (Option D)

-The Table Above Shows the Balance Sheet for Ralph's Bank