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The Fed Buys $100 Million of Government Securities from Bank

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The Fed buys $100 million of government securities from Bank A. What is the effect on Bank A's balance sheet?


A) Securities decrease by $100 million and reserves increase by $100 million.
B) Securities decrease by $100 million and deposits decrease by $100 million.
C) Securities increase by $100 million and reserves decrease by $100 million.
D) Securities increase by $100 million and reserves increase by $100 million.

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