Answer and Explanation:
The amount of money in each case is shown below:
a. When the reserve ratio is 5%
Required reserve is
= $1,000,000 × 5%
= $50,000
Now the excess reserves is
= $100,000 - 50,000
= $50,000
b. When the reserve ratio is 10%
Required reserve is
= $1,000,000 × 10%
= $100,000
Now the excess reserves is
= $100,000 - $100,000
= $0
