As an analyst for a large bank in the United States, you receive word from the Federal Reserve that the reserve requirement has been lessened from $10$ to $5$ percent. What is the likely et

your bank's capabilities?

a$.$ There is no substantial change unless the requirement moves to $0$ percent.

b$.$ The bank can charge a lower interest rate on the commercial loans.

c$.$ The bank is now supposed to purchase back an additional $5$ percent of assets.

d$.$ The bank is now able to lend an additional $5$ percent of assets.