The Federal Reserve purchases $11 million in U.S. Treasury bonds from a bond dealer, and the dealer’s bank credits the dealer’s account
The Federal Reserve purchases $11 million in U.S. Treasury bonds from a bond dealer, and the dealer’s bank credits the dealer’s account. The required reserve ratio is 12%, and the bank typically lends any excess reserves immediately.
Assuming that no currency leakage occurs, calculate how much will the bank be able to lend to its customers following the Fed’s purchase. $_______ million.
(Enter your response rounded to two decimal places.)