Multiple Choice
(Table: Central Bank Balance Sheet) Using the balance sheet provided, if the central bank issues 100 million more in foreign debt, then:
A) the backing ratio would be equal to 95%.
B) the backing ratio would be equal to 105%.
C) there is no change in the backing ratio.
D) the backing ratio would decrease to 50%.
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