Money, Banking and Financial Institutions

99 questions

Question 1Question

A commercial bank receives an initial cash deposit of ₦50,000. If the central bank specifies a cash reserve ratio of 20%, what is the total amount of deposits created in the banking system?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 250000

Answer

The total amount of deposits created in the banking system is ₦250,000.
The total amount of deposits created across the commercial banking system is calculated using the formula Total Deposit=Initial DepositCash Reserve Ratio\text{Total Deposit} = \frac{\text{Initial Deposit}}{\text{Cash Reserve Ratio}}. Substituting the given values gives 50,0000.20=250,000\frac{₦50,000}{0.20} = ₦250,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the given initial deposit and cash reserve ratio.
Initial Deposit = ₦50,000; Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) = 20%=0.2020\% = 0.20.
These parameters are required to compute credit expansion.
2
Apply the total credit creation formula.
\text{Total Deposit Expansion} = \frac{\text{Initial Deposit}}{\text{Cash Reserve Ratio}}
The commercial banking system creates secondary deposits equal to the initial primary deposit divided by the cash reserve ratio.
3
Perform the numerical calculation.
\text{Total Deposit Expansion} = \frac{50,000}{0.20} = 250,000
Dividing ₦50,000 by 0.20 yields ₦250,000.

Key Concept

Credit Creation and Total Deposit Expansion
Question 2Question

A commercial banking system generates a total deposit expansion of 600,000₦600,000 from an initial cash injection of 150,000₦150,000. If the central bank subsequently raises the cash reserve ratio by 5%5\%, what is the new total deposit expansion that the banking system can generate from the same initial cash injection?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 500,000₦500,000

Answer

500,000₦500,000
The option specifying 500,000₦500,000 is correct because the initial reserve requirement of 25%25\% (0.250.25), derived from 150,000600,000\frac{150,000}{600,000}, increases by 5%5\% to 30%30\% (0.300.30). Dividing the primary cash injection of 150,000₦150,000 by 0.300.30 yields a new total deposit capacity of 500,000₦500,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the initial credit multiplier and cash reserve ratio
Credit Multiplier = 44, Cash Reserve Ratio = 25%25\%
The initial credit multiplier is Total Deposit ExpansionInitial Cash Injection=600,000150,000=4\frac{\text{Total Deposit Expansion}}{\text{Initial Cash Injection}} = \frac{₦600,000}{₦150,000} = 4. Since Credit Multiplier=1Cash Reserve Ratio\text{Credit Multiplier} = \frac{1}{\text{Cash Reserve Ratio}}, the initial Cash Reserve Ratio is 14=0.25\frac{1}{4} = 0.25 or 25%25\%.
2
Calculate the updated cash reserve ratio
New Cash Reserve Ratio = 30%30\% (0.300.30)
The central bank increases the reserve requirement by an additional 5%5\%, making the new ratio 25%+5%=30%25\% + 5\% = 30\%.
3
Compute the new total deposit expansion
500,000₦500,000
Using the credit expansion formula, New Total Deposits=Initial Cash InjectionNew Cash Reserve Ratio=150,0000.30=500,000\text{New Total Deposits} = \frac{\text{Initial Cash Injection}}{\text{New Cash Reserve Ratio}} = \frac{₦150,000}{0.30} = ₦500,000.

Key Concept

Credit Creation and the Credit Multiplier Formula
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 3Question

Match each Nigerian specialized development financial institution listed on the left with its primary operational mandate and economic objective on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Bank of Industry (BOI)
Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
Bank of Agriculture (BOA)

Matches

Show answer & explanation

Answer

The Bank of Industry matches with providing long-term industrial and manufacturing finance; the Nigerian Export-Import Bank matches with granting trade risk insurance and export credit to promote non-oil exports; the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria matches with mobilizing housing funds for long-term residential mortgages; and the Bank of Agriculture matches with providing concessionary loans and micro-credit to primary agricultural producers.
Each specialized bank operates under a distinct legal mandate designed to address market failures in long-term credit provision: the Bank of Industry supports industrial manufacturing; NEXIM facilitates non-oil export trade and risk management; the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria administers national housing mortgage funds; and the Bank of Agriculture provides direct agricultural credit to rural producers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core mandate of the Bank of Industry (BOI).
BOI targets real-sector industrial growth, offering long-term loans and equity for manufacturing.
Development banking requires distinguishing sector-specific mandates from general commercial deposit-taking.
2
Analyze the core mandate of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM).
NEXIM addresses international trade market failures by providing export credit guarantees and risk insurance strictly for non-oil trade.
Specialized export credit agencies reduce foreign trade risks for domestic exporters.
3
Analyze the mandate of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
FMBN operates as a specialized mortgage institution administering the National Housing Fund (NHF).
Mortgage banks bridge long-term funding gaps for housing capital formation.
4
Analyze the mandate of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).
BOA provides microcredit and targeted agricultural financing to rural farmers and agribusinesses.
Development institutions lower borrowing costs for high-risk economic sectors like agriculture.

Key Concept

Operational mandates of specialized and development banks in Nigeria
Question 4Question

Match each type of money on the left with its corresponding economic definition or characteristic on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Legal Tender
Near Money
Commodity Money
Token Money

Matches

Show answer & explanation

Answer

Legal Tender pairs with currency backed by law for debt settlement; Near Money pairs with liquid store-of-value assets not directly spendable; Commodity Money pairs with items having intrinsic non-monetary value; and Token Money pairs with coins whose face value exceeds their material value.
Each type of money is matched correctly according to standard monetary economic definitions: Legal Tender relies on statutory declaration; Near Money encompasses liquid financial assets; Commodity Money has inherent commodity worth; and Token Money has an intrinsic value lower than its face value.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the defining characteristic of Legal Tender.
Legal Tender is money declared by law to be accepted in payment of debts.
By definition, legal backing enforces acceptance for all transactions.
2
Identify the defining characteristic of Near Money.
Near Money refers to non-cash assets easily converted into liquidity.
Examples include savings deposits and short-term securities.
3
Identify the defining characteristic of Commodity Money.
Commodity Money has intrinsic value.
It functions both as a commodity in consumption/production and as currency.
4
Identify the defining characteristic of Token Money.
Token Money face value exceeds metallic value.
Modern coins cost less to produce than the denomination stamped on them.

Key Concept

Classification and definitions of types of money
Question 5Question

Merchant banks in Nigeria operate primarily as wholesale financial institutions providing medium- to long-term corporate credit and investment banking services, but unlike commercial banks, they are legally restricted from accepting retail demand deposits or participating directly in the retail clearing house system.

Show answer & explanation

Answer: True

Answer

The statement is True. Merchant banks cater exclusively to wholesale and corporate clients, offering medium/long-term credit and investment banking services while being statutorily prohibited from taking retail demand deposits or directly clearing retail cheques.
The statement is accurate because merchant banks in Nigeria are specialized wholesale institutions focused on corporate finance, underwriting, and medium- to long-term capital provision, while being prohibited from engaging in retail demand deposit services or direct retail clearing operations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary functions and target clientele of merchant banks in Nigeria.
Merchant banks focus on wholesale banking, capital market activities (underwriting, portfolio management), equipment leasing, and medium- to long-term loan syndication for corporate clients.
Understanding institutional specialization clarifies how merchant banks differ from retail-oriented commercial banks.
2
Examine the regulatory boundaries imposed on merchant banking activities by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Merchant banks are restricted from opening current/checking accounts for individual retail customers and cannot participate directly in retail cheque clearing operations.
These restrictions preserve market segmentation and ensure merchant banks maintain an investment banking risk profile.
3
Evaluate the truth value of the overall proposition.
The statement correctly reflects both the positive functions (wholesale credit, investment banking) and statutory limitations (no retail demand deposits, no direct retail clearing) of merchant banks.
All facts stated align with Nigerian financial system regulations and monetary theory.

Key Concept

Functional distinctions and regulatory scope of Merchant Banks versus Commercial Banks
Question 6Question

An industrial firm in Nigeria requires underwriting services for a new issue of corporate debentures and equipment leasing for factory expansion, while a regional farming association requires long-tenor, concessionary credit tailored to agricultural storage infrastructure. Which pair of financial institutions is structured to directly fulfill the respective financing requirements of the firm and the association?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: A merchant bank and a development bank

Answer

A merchant bank and a development bank are the financial institutions designed for wholesale corporate investment services and specialized long-term sector development, respectively.
The option selecting a merchant bank and a development bank is correct because merchant banks cater to corporate entities requiring wholesale services such as underwriting debentures, issuing equity, and equipment leasing. Conversely, development banks cater to specific economic sectors (e.g., agriculture or industry) by offering long-term development capital at subsidized or concessionary interest rates.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial requirements of the industrial firm
Underwriting corporate securities and equipment leasing fall under wholesale investment banking activities.
Merchant banks operate as wholesale financial institutions serving corporate clients with capital market activities, equipment leasing, and debt syndication.
2
Analyze the financial requirements of the farming association
Long-tenor, concessionary agricultural loans require specialized development finance.
Development banks (e.g., Bank of Agriculture, Bank of Industry) are government-backed institutions mandated to fund growth in specific sectors with low-interest, long-term capital where commercial credit is unsuitable.
3
Match the entity requirements to institutional pairings
The firm requires a merchant bank and the association requires a development bank.
Combining a merchant bank for wholesale corporate finance and a development bank for targeted sectoral development satisfies both operational needs.

Key Concept

Distinct Functions of Merchant and Development Banks
Question 7Question

In an economy operating under Fisher's Quantity Theory of Money (MV=PTMV = PT), the initial stock of money (MM) is ₦500 million, the velocity of money circulation (VV) is 4, and the total volume of transactions (TT) is 100 million units. If the money supply increases by 25%25\%, the velocity of circulation decreases by 10%10\%, and the volume of transactions increases by 25%25\%, what is the new price level (PP)?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 18

Answer

The new price level PP is ₦18.
Applying Fisher's Quantity Theory of Money (MV=PTMV = PT), the updated variables are M=625M = 625, V=3.6V = 3.6, and T=125T = 125. Substituting these values into P=MVTP = \frac{MV}{T} gives P=625×3.6125=2250125=18P = \frac{625 \times 3.6}{125} = \frac{2250}{125} = 18. Alternatively, notice that the 25%25\% increase in money supply (MM) is exactly offset by the 25%25\% increase in real transaction volume (TT), meaning the price level changes solely due to the 10%10\% decrease in velocity (VV). Reducing the initial price level of ₦20 by 10%10\% gives 20×0.90=1820 \times 0.90 = 18.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the updated values for money supply (M2M_2), velocity (V2V_2), and transaction volume (T2T_2) following the specified percentage changes.
M2=500×1.25=625M_2 = 500 \times 1.25 = 625 million Naira, V2=4×0.90=3.6V_2 = 4 \times 0.90 = 3.6, and T2=100×1.25=125T_2 = 100 \times 1.25 = 125 million units.
The parameters of Fisher's equation must be adjusted according to their relative percentage increases or decreases.
2
Substitute the updated parameters into Fisher's Equation of Exchange (MV=PTMV = PT).
625×3.6=P2×125625 \times 3.6 = P_2 \times 125, simplifying to 2250=125P22250 = 125 P_2.
According to the Quantity Theory of Money, total monetary expenditure (MVMV) equals total nominal transaction value (PTPT).
3
Solve the linear equation for the unknown new price level (P2P_2).
P2=2250125=18P_2 = \frac{2250}{125} = 18.
Dividing total money expenditure by total volume of transactions yields the average price per unit.

Key Concept

Fisher's Quantity Theory of Money (Equation of Exchange)
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 8Question

Match each function or characteristic of money listed on the left with its correct economic description on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Medium of Exchange
Unit of Account
Standard of Deferred Payment
Divisibility

Matches

Show answer & explanation

Answer

Medium of Exchange matches with overcoming the double coincidence of wants; Unit of Account matches with providing a common denominator for value measurement; Standard of Deferred Payment matches with facilitating credit transactions and future debt settlement; Divisibility matches with enabling division into smaller units for micro-transactions.
Each item correctly pairs a core economic property or function with its precise definition. Medium of Exchange solves the double coincidence of wants issue inherent in barter trade. Unit of Account offers a uniform metric for pricing commodities. Standard of Deferred Payment permits future financial settlements. Divisibility ensures money can be divided into smaller denominations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary functions of money.
Medium of Exchange facilitates current trade and eliminates double coincidence of wants; Unit of Account sets standard prices.
Primary functions are fundamental roles money serves in any monetary system.
2
Identify the secondary functions of money.
Standard of Deferred Payment allows present economic contracts to be settled in future monetary units.
Secondary functions arise directly out of the primary functions.
3
Identify physical characteristics of money.
Divisibility ensures money can be split into smaller fractions for transactions of different magnitudes.
Without divisibility, change cannot be given and small transactions become impossible.

Key Concept

Functions and Characteristics of Money
Question 9Question

Suppose an economy is experiencing severe demand-pull inflation caused by excessive liquidity and rapid credit expansion across commercial banks. Which combination of monetary policy actions should the Central Bank implement to effectively contract the money supply and restore macroeconomic stability?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: Raise the reserve requirement, increase the bank rate, and sell government securities through open market operations.

Answer

Raise the reserve requirement, increase the bank rate, and sell government securities through open market operations.
To control high inflation and excess liquidity, the central bank must apply contractionary monetary measures. Raising the reserve requirement reduces loanable funds available to commercial banks; raising the discount/bank rate makes borrowing from the central bank more expensive, causing commercial interest rates to rise; and selling government securities directly mops up liquid reserves from financial institutions and the public.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the macroeconomic problem
The economy faces demand-pull inflation fueled by excess money supply and over-expansion of credit.
Choosing the appropriate policy requires determining whether contractionary or expansionary policy is needed.
2
Determine the required monetary policy stance
A contractionary (tight) monetary policy is required to drain liquidity.
Reducing money supply reduces aggregate demand and stabilizes general price levels.
3
Select and evaluate monetary policy instruments
Raising the cash reserve ratio locks up bank funds, raising the bank rate increases borrowing costs, and selling treasury bills in Open Market Operations (OMO) absorbs excess public cash reserves.
All three measures work synergistically in the same direction to restrict total credit creation.

Key Concept

Contractionary Monetary Policy Tools
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 10Question

The central bank of an economy compiles the following financial data (in billions of Naira):

- Currency in circulation outside vault cash: N450 billion\text{N}450\text{ billion}
- Demand deposits at commercial banks: N750 billion\text{N}750\text{ billion}
- Savings deposits at commercial banks: N500 billion\text{N}500\text{ billion}
- Time deposits at commercial banks: N300 billion\text{N}300\text{ billion}
- Treasury bills held by the non-bank public: N200 billion\text{N}200\text{ billion}

Based on the data provided, what are the exact values of the narrow money supply (M1M_1) and the broad money supply (M2M_2), respectively?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: N1,200 billion\text{N}1,200\text{ billion} for M1M_1 and N2,000 billion\text{N}2,000\text{ billion} for M2M_2

Answer

Narrow money supply (M1M_1) is N1,200 billion\text{N}1,200\text{ billion} and broad money supply (M2M_2) is N2,000 billion\text{N}2,000\text{ billion}.
Narrow money (M1M_1) is determined by adding currency in circulation (N450 billion\text{N}450\text{ billion}) to demand deposits (N750 billion\text{N}750\text{ billion}), yielding N1,200 billion\text{N}1,200\text{ billion}. Broad money (M2M_2) adds quasi-money (savings deposits of N500 billion\text{N}500\text{ billion} and time deposits of N300 billion\text{N}300\text{ billion}) to M1M_1, giving N2,000 billion\text{N}2,000\text{ billion}. Treasury bills are money market assets, not components of M1M_1 or M2M_2.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate narrow money supply (M1M_1)
M1=Currency in circulation+Demand deposits=N450 billion+N750 billion=N1,200 billionM_1 = \text{Currency in circulation} + \text{Demand deposits} = \text{N}450\text{ billion} + \text{N}750\text{ billion} = \text{N}1,200\text{ billion}
Narrow money (M1M_1) consists of physical currency held by the public plus demand deposits (current account balances) which serve directly as medium of exchange.
2
Calculate quasi-money (near money deposits)
Quasi-money=Savings deposits+Time deposits=N500 billion+N300 billion=N800 billion\text{Quasi-money} = \text{Savings deposits} + \text{Time deposits} = \text{N}500\text{ billion} + \text{N}300\text{ billion} = \text{N}800\text{ billion}
Savings and time deposits are highly liquid financial assets that serve as store of value but cannot be directly spent without prior conversion.
3
Calculate broad money supply (M2M_2)
M2=M1+Quasi-money=N1,200 billion+N800 billion=N2,000 billionM_2 = M_1 + \text{Quasi-money} = \text{N}1,200\text{ billion} + \text{N}800\text{ billion} = \text{N}2,000\text{ billion}
Broad money (M2M_2) measures total liquidity in the banking system by summing narrow money (M1M_1) and quasi-money components.
4
Evaluate short-term securities (Treasury bills)
Treasury bills (N200 billion\text{N}200\text{ billion}) are excluded from standard M1M_1 and M2M_2 money supply aggregates.
Treasury bills are money market debt instruments, not bank deposit liabilities included in standard M1M_1 or M2M_2 money supply definitions.

Key Concept

Monetary Aggregates (M1M_1 and M2M_2 definitions)
Question 11Question

The central monetary authority of an economy published the following financial statistics (in billions of Naira):

- Currency notes and coins held by the non-bank public: 380380
- Vault cash inside commercial bank tills: 7070
- Demand deposits of the non-bank public at commercial banks: 620620
- Savings and fixed time deposits at commercial banks: 950950
- Government deposits held at the central bank: 150150

Calculate the total value of narrow money supply (M1M_1) in billions of Naira.

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 1000

Answer

1000 billion Naira
Narrow money supply (M1M_1) comprises strictly currency in circulation outside the banking sector (380 billion Naira380\text{ billion Naira}) and demand deposits (620 billion Naira620\text{ billion Naira}) held by the public at commercial banks. Adding these two components gives 1000 billion Naira1000\text{ billion Naira}. Vault cash, quasi-money (savings/fixed deposits), and government central bank balances are intentionally excluded from M1M_1.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the components included in narrow money supply (M1M_1).
M1=Currency in circulation outside banks+Demand deposits of the non-bank publicM_1 = \text{Currency in circulation outside banks} + \text{Demand deposits of the non-bank public}
Narrow money measures highly liquid assets readily available for medium of exchange transactions.
2
Filter out irrelevant financial figures.
Include 380 billion Naira380\text{ billion Naira} (currency with public) and 620 billion Naira620\text{ billion Naira} (demand deposits). Exclude vault cash (70 billion Naira70\text{ billion Naira}), savings/time deposits (950 billion Naira950\text{ billion Naira}), and government deposits at the central bank (150 billion Naira150\text{ billion Naira}).
Vault cash is part of bank reserves; savings and time deposits constitute quasi-money (M2M_2); government central bank deposits are excluded from private/public money supply definitions.
3
Sum the relevant components to find M1M_1.
M1=380+620=1000 billion NairaM_1 = 380 + 620 = 1000\text{ billion Naira}
Adding currency in circulation to demand deposits yields total narrow money supply.

Key Concept

Calculation of Narrow Money Supply (M1)
Question 12Question

A manufacturing firm seeking to raise long-term debt capital to expand its production plant would issue which of the following financial instruments on the capital market?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: Debentures

Answer

Debentures
Debentures are long-term debt securities issued by companies to raise long-term funds from investors, carrying a fixed rate of interest. Because they fund long-term capital investments, they are traded on the capital market.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial market requirement in the question
The firm requires long-term debt capital for corporate expansion.
Financial markets are divided based on maturity: the money market provides short-term funds (under one year), while the capital market provides medium- to long-term funds.
2
Classify each option by market type and tenure
Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, and Bankers' Acceptances are short-term money market instruments. Debentures are long-term corporate debt securities traded on the capital market.
Corporate debentures carry a fixed rate of interest and mature over a long duration, making them long-term debt capital instruments.

Key Concept

Capital Market Debt Instruments
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 13Question

In an economic statistics report of a country, the total currency in circulation outside commercial banks is N300 billion\text{N}300\text{ billion} and demand deposits held in commercial banks total N500 billion\text{N}500\text{ billion}. In addition, savings deposits stand at N250 billion\text{N}250\text{ billion}. What is the value of the narrow money supply (M1M_1) in billions of Naira?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 800

Answer

The narrow money supply (M1M_1) is 800 billion Naira.
Narrow Money (M1M_1) includes only currency outside commercial banks and demand deposits. Adding N300 billion\text{N}300\text{ billion} and N500 billion\text{N}500\text{ billion} gives N800 billion\text{N}800\text{ billion}. Savings deposits are excluded from M1M_1.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the components of Narrow Money (M1M_1).
Narrow Money (M1M_1) consists of currency in circulation outside banks plus demand deposits in commercial banks.
Savings deposits are classified as quasi-money (near money) and belong to Broad Money (M2M_2), not M1M_1.
2
Sum currency outside banks and demand deposits.
N300 billion+N500 billion=N800 billion\text{N}300\text{ billion} + \text{N}500\text{ billion} = \text{N}800\text{ billion}.
Adding these two components gives the narrow money aggregate (M1M_1).

Key Concept

Components of Narrow Money Supply (M1)
Question 14Question

In a national economy, the initial money supply (MM) is N800\text{N}800 billion and the velocity of circulation (VV) is 55. The total volume of physical transactions (TT) is 200200 million units. If the monetary authority increases the money supply by 25%25\% while the velocity of circulation declines by 10%10\%, assuming the general price level (PP) remains constant, what is the new total volume of transactions (TT) in millions of units?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: 225

Answer

The new total volume of transactions is 225 million units.
According to Fisher's Quantity Theory of Money (MV=PTMV = PT), total expenditure (MVMV) equals total transaction value (PTPT). The initial expenditure is 800 billion×5=4,000 billion800 \text{ billion} \times 5 = 4,000 \text{ billion}. Since T=200 millionT = 200 \text{ million}, the general price level P=20,000P = 20,000. After adjustments, the new money supply M=800×1.25=1,000 billionM' = 800 \times 1.25 = 1,000 \text{ billion} and the new velocity V=5×0.90=4.5V' = 5 \times 0.90 = 4.5. The new expenditure MV=1,000×4.5=4,500 billionM'V' = 1,000 \times 4.5 = 4,500 \text{ billion}. Holding PP constant at 20,00020,000, the new volume of transactions is T=4,500,000 million20,000=225 million unitsT' = \frac{4,500,000 \text{ million}}{20,000} = 225 \text{ million units}. Alternatively, using proportional change: T=T×1.25×0.90=200×1.125=225 million unitsT' = T \times 1.25 \times 0.90 = 200 \times 1.125 = 225 \text{ million units}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
State the initial relationship using Fisher's Equation of Exchange: MV=PTMV = PT.
Initial total turnover MV=800 billion×5=4,000 billionMV = 800 \text{ billion} \times 5 = 4,000 \text{ billion}. With T=200 millionT = 200 \text{ million}, the baseline price level P=4,000,000 million200 million=20,000P = \frac{4,000,000 \text{ million}}{200 \text{ million}} = 20,000.
Establishes the quantitative relationship between money supply, velocity, price level, and physical volume of transactions.
2
Calculate the updated values of money supply (MM') and velocity of circulation (VV').
M=800 billion×1.25=1,000 billionM' = 800 \text{ billion} \times 1.25 = 1,000 \text{ billion}; V=5×0.90=4.5V' = 5 \times 0.90 = 4.5.
Applies the specified 25%25\% increase to money supply and 10%10\% decrease to velocity.
3
Determine the new total monetary expenditure (MVM'V').
MV=1,000 billion×4.5=4,500 billionM'V' = 1,000 \text{ billion} \times 4.5 = 4,500 \text{ billion}.
Finds the new aggregate money payments flow in the economy.
4
Solve for the new total transaction volume (TT') keeping price level (PP) constant.
T=MVP=4,500,000 million20,000=225 million unitsT' = \frac{M'V'}{P} = \frac{4,500,000 \text{ million}}{20,000} = 225 \text{ million units}.
Re-arranges Fisher's equation to isolate TT' when PP is unchanged.

Key Concept

Fisher's Quantity Theory of Money (MV=PTMV = PT)
Question 15Question

To bridge a temporary 90-day shortfall in working capital, a reputable private corporation issues an unsecured promissory note directly to institutional investors. Which financial instrument is being utilized, and which market segment does it belong to?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: Commercial paper, which is a short-term money market instrument.

Answer

Commercial paper, which is a short-term money market instrument.
Commercial paper is an unsecured, short-term promissory note issued by financially sound corporations to raise short-term funds for operational requirements like working capital. Because its maturity period is under one year (in this case, 90 days), it is traded exclusively within the money market.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the borrowing duration and issuer profile
The instrument maturity is 90 days (short-term, under one year) and the issuer is a private corporation seeking working capital.
Money market instruments cater to short-term borrowing needs (maturity under one year), whereas capital market instruments cater to long-term financing.
2
Differentiate between short-term instruments based on issuer type
Unsecured short-term promissory notes issued by private corporate firms are classified as commercial papers.
Treasury bills are short-term instruments issued by government monetary authorities, while commercial papers are corporate short-term debt.
3
Confirm financial market classification
Commercial papers are traded in the money market.
The money market handles short-term financial assets, distinguishing it from the capital market which deals with long-term securities like debentures and development stocks.

Key Concept

Classification of Money Market Instruments vs Capital Market Instruments
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 16Question

Match each financial institution category or specialized bank in Nigeria on the left with its corresponding primary operational function and financing mechanism on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Merchant Banks
Bank of Industry (BOI)
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)

Matches

Show answer & explanation

Answer

Merchant Banks match with wholesale security underwriting, acceptance bills, and investment banking. The Bank of Industry matches with medium- and long-term concessionary financing for industrial manufacturing. The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria matches with mobilizing National Housing Fund contributions for mortgage creation. The Nigerian Export-Import Bank matches with providing credit facilities and risk guarantees for non-oil international trade.
Each institution is correctly matched according to its statutory mandate: Merchant Banks deliver wholesale corporate banking and underwriting without retail deposit accounts; the Bank of Industry provides long-term concessionary financing to manufacturing firms; the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria mobilizes housing funds to issue residential mortgage loans; and NEXIM Bank issues export credit and trade guarantees to boost non-oil external commerce.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the scope of operations for wholesale financial intermediaries.
Merchant banks deal strictly with corporate clients in wholesale credit, bill discounting, equipment leasing, and issue underwriting, operating under statutory restrictions against accepting chequeable retail demand deposits.
Distinguishing wholesale corporate banking from retail deposit-taking commercial banking.
2
Examine the sectoral development mandate of state-backed Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
The Bank of Industry (BOI) targets long-term industrial productivity and manufacturing enterprise by providing patient capital at concessionary interest rates.
Linking development banking objectives to long-term domestic sector capital formation.
3
Evaluate specialized social and trade finance institutions.
FMBN addresses social infrastructure by administering mortgage finance through the National Housing Fund, while NEXIM mitigates foreign trade risks and finances non-oil export transactions.
Correctly identifying specialized financial intermediaries based on their specific economic mandates.

Key Concept

Distinct functions, target sectors, and operational restrictions of merchant, development, and specialized banks in Nigeria.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 17Question

In a barter economy, the difficulty of making deferred payments arises primarily because goods used in exchange fluctuate in value and are prone to perishability over time.

Show answer & explanation

Answer: True

Answer

True. In a barter system, commodities lack value stability and long-term durability, making fair deferred (future) payment contracts unreliable.
The statement is true because physical commodities traded under a barter system lack long-term stability in value and durability, hindering fair credit agreements and future debt settlements.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific limitation of the barter system being evaluated in the statement.
The statement highlights the problem of making deferred (future/credit) payments in a moneyless system.
Deferred payments require an agreed-upon standard that holds consistent value over time.
2
Analyze the physical and economic properties of commodities traded under barter.
Commodities such as agricultural goods or livestock suffer from spoilage, quality degradation, and fluctuating supply conditions.
These physical and market changes alter the commodity's real value over time, creating risk for creditors or debtors.
3
Conclude the truth value of the stem based on economic principles.
The statement is true because the lack of durability and value stability directly creates the deferred payment drawback in barter.
Money resolves this exact flaw by functioning as a durable and standardized unit of deferred payment.

Key Concept

Standard of Deferred Payment and Barter Limitations
Question 18Question

During periods of rapid inflation, individuals tend to spend money immediately rather than holding onto cash savings because purchasing power declines over time. Which function of money is directly impaired in this situation while its role in facilitating daily trade continues?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: Store of value

Answer

Store of value
The store of value function allows money to retain purchasing power over time so wealth can be saved for future consumption. During inflation, rising prices decrease what a fixed sum of money can buy, directly damaging this specific function.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core effect described in the scenario
Money loses purchasing power over time due to rapid inflation, making holding cash unprofitable.
Inflation erodes the real value of money held over any time interval.
2
Map the effect to the primary and secondary functions of money
The ability to preserve purchasing power across time corresponds directly to the store of value function.
Money serves as a store of value when it enables individuals to transfer purchasing power from the present into the future.

Key Concept

Functions of Money under Inflationary Pressure
Question 19Question

Treasury Certificates in the money market are short-term debt instruments issued by commercial banks to provide long-term capital financing for private corporate enterprises.

Show answer & explanation

Answer: False

Answer

The statement is False. Treasury Certificates are government money market instruments issued by the Central Bank to cover short- to medium-term public budget shortfalls, not private instruments issued by commercial banks for long-term corporate financing.
The statement is false because Treasury Certificates are government debt securities issued by the Central Bank to meet government short- to medium-term funding requirements, not private securities issued by commercial banks for long-term enterprise financing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the issuing authority of Treasury Certificates.
Treasury Certificates are issued by the Central Bank on behalf of the government.
Distinguishing public monetary instruments from commercial bank liabilities is essential in money market classification.
2
Analyze the tenure and economic function of Treasury Certificates.
They serve as short- to medium-term debt instruments (usually 1 to 2 years maturity) to fund government budget deficits.
Money market instruments address short-term liquidity needs of the public or financial sectors, whereas capital market instruments focus on long-term private capital accumulation.
3
Compare the attributes in the statement against official monetary definitions.
The statement incorrectly claims that commercial banks issue them for private long-term capital.
The issuer (Central Bank vs commercial banks), target sector (public vs private corporate), and market scope (money market liquidity vs long-term capital) are incorrectly stated.

Key Concept

Money Market Instruments: Treasury Certificates vs Private Capital Market Securities
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 20Question

Match each function of money listed on the left with its primary economic role or application on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Medium of Exchange
Unit of Account
Store of Value
Standard of Deferred Payment

Matches

Show answer & explanation

Answer

Medium of Exchange matches with eliminating the double coincidence of wants; Unit of Account matches with providing a common monetary denominator for pricing; Store of Value matches with preserving purchasing power over time; and Standard of Deferred Payment matches with enabling credit transactions and settling future debts.
Each monetary function directly addresses a specific limitation of the barter economy. The Medium of Exchange facilitates immediate trade by eliminating the requirement for mutual exchange desires. The Unit of Account establishes a common price measure. The Store of Value permits saving wealth for future use. The Standard of Deferred Payment enables credit agreements by providing an agreed unit for future settlement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary functions of money vs secondary functions
Medium of Exchange and Unit of Account are primary functions; Store of Value and Standard of Deferred Payment are secondary (derivative) functions.
Categorizing functions helps link each accurately to its core economic definition.
2
Match Medium of Exchange to its defining transaction role
Medium of Exchange directly solves the barter defect where two trading parties must mutually want each other's commodities.
Money serves as an acceptable intermediate token in exchanges.
3
Match Unit of Account to its valuation role
Unit of Account establishes a monetary yardstick to express price and relative value of heterogeneous commodities.
Without a unit of account, every product would have to be priced in terms of every other product.
4
Match Store of Value and Standard of Deferred Payment to their temporal roles
Store of Value preserves purchasing power across time, whereas Standard of Deferred Payment governs future contractual obligation settlements.
Store of value concerns holding purchasing power; deferred payment concerns future debt settlement.

Key Concept

Functions of Money (Primary vs. Secondary)
Page 1 / 5Next
Money, Banking and Financial Institutions Practice Questions — JAMB UTME | Examkin