Answer:
Option (B) is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that,
Required reserve ratio = 15 percent
Bonds sell to public = $25.5 million
Bank reserves decreases by $25.5 million because of the purchasing of bonds from the Fed.
Money multiplier:
= 1/Required reserve ratio
= 1/0.15
= 6.67
Therefore, the money supply decreases by:
= Money multiplier × $25.5 million
= 6.67 × $25.5 million
= $170 million