Suppose that the actual money multiplier equals the maximum potential money multiplier. If the reserve ratio is 10 percent, in order for the banking system to increase deposits by $2.5 million, the Fed must OA. buy $250,000 of government securities from the public. OB. permit the system to have prolonged reserve deficiencies. OC. sell $250,000 of government securities to the general public. OD. sell $2.5 million of govemment securities to the general public