Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

A fictional bank has deposits equal to ₹5000 crores and reserves equal to ₹6000 crores. What is the net worth of this bank ?

Options:

₹11,000 crores

₹5000 crores

(-) ₹1000 crores

₹1000 crores

Correct Answer:

₹1000 crores

Explanation:

 The correct answer is option (4) : ₹1000 crores

The net worth of a bank, also known as shareholders' equity or book value, is the difference between its total assets and total liabilities. It represents the residual interest of the bank's owners (shareholders) after deducting all its liabilities from its assets.

Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities

Assets of Bank = reserves

Liabilities of Bank = Deposits by customers

Net Worth = 6000 crores - 5000 crores

Net Worth = 1000 crores