Suppose the reserve ratio is 20 percent and banks do not hold excess reserves. Suppose the Bank of Canada sells $10 million of bonds to the public. Which statement best describes the effects of this open-market operation?

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Bank reserves decrease by $10 million, and the money supply eventually decreases by $50 million.

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Bank reserves increase by $10 million, and the money supply eventually increases by $50 million.

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Bank reserves increase by $1 million, and the money supply eventually increases by $10 million.

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Bank reserves decrease by $1 million, and the money supply eventually increases by $10 million.

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