JAMB Economics 1979 Question 27

Question 27

Financial Institutions

Which of the following is not an asset of a commercial bank?

  1. A.Cash
  2. B.Money at call
  3. C.Treasury bills
  4. D.Reserve funds
  5. E.Loans and overdrafts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Reserve funds)

Explanation

Cash, money at call, Treasury bills and loans are things a bank owns. Reserve funds are profits kept back that belong to shareholders, so they are shown as liabilities.