Use the Following Balance Sheet (Values in Thousands of Dollars)

Multiple Choice

Use the following balance sheet (values in thousands of dollars) to answer the question. If the bank experiences a $50 000 sudden liquidity drain caused by a loan commitment draw down, what will be the impact on the balance sheet if stored liquidity management techniques are used?

A) A reduction in cash of $21 000 and an increase in demand deposits of $29 000.
B) A reduction in securities and/or current loans totalling $50 000.
C) A reduction in cash of $21 000 and a decrease in securities holdings of $29 000.
D) A decrease in equity of $50 000.