Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

If the reserve ratio is 10% and the initial deposit with the commercial banks are ₹ 450 cr, the total money creation by the banking system will be :

Options:

₹ 4,000 Cr

₹ 5,000 Cr

₹ 3,500 Cr

₹ 4,500 Cr

Correct Answer:

₹ 4,500 Cr

Explanation:

Rs 4500 Crore

The total money creation by the banking system can be calculated using the money multiplier formula:

Money Multiplier = 1/CRR

MM=1/10%

MM=10

Total Money Creation=Money Multiplier×Initial Deposit

                                  =450*10

                                  =Rs 4,500 Cr