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Suppose the desired reserve ratio is 20 percent, and the Bank of Canada buys a $10,000 security from a depository institution that currently has no excess reserves.How is the money supply affected, using the simple multiplier?  


A)  The money supply increases by $5,000. 
B)  The money supply decreases by $5,000. 
C)  The money supply increases by $50,000. 
D)  The money supply decreases by $50,000.

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