If the Present Value of $480 to Be Paid at the End

question 2

Multiple Choice

If the present value of $480 to be paid at the end of one year is $400, what is the one-year discount factor?

• A)0.8333
• B)1.20
• C)0.20
• D)1.00

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Definitions:

Economic Equality

A state in which individuals or groups within a society have similar economic conditions, including access to resources, opportunities, and outcomes.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income and wealth across individuals or groups within a society, often measured using tools like the Gini coefficient.

Monopoly Power

The ability of a monopoly (a single seller in the market) to control market prices for its product or service, often resulting in higher prices and lower output than in competitive markets.

Public Education

Public education refers to the schooling system that is financed and operated by government agencies to provide free education to all students.