Read the following statement and answer questions 9 and 10: "Earlier this year, the South African Reserve Bank raised its interest rate to a 14-year high, a move Governor Lesetja Kganyago described as "bitter medicine" needed to tame inflation". Question 9 (4 Marks) What is the primary function of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) being demonstrated in this case? A. Regulation of the stock market B. Conducting of monetary policy and ensuring price stability C. Management of the country's foreign affairs D. Overseeing of the national healthcare system Question 10 (4 Marks) Which of the following measures may assist the SARB in decreasing the money supply in the economy to "tame inflation"? A. An increase in the currency held by the public B. An increase in government spending C. A decrease in interest rates D. An increase in bank lending