Assuming R Is the Rate of Interest, to Compute the Present

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assuming r is the rate of interest, to compute the present value of a dollar to be received a year from today, you

• A)multiply the dollar by r.
• B)divide the dollar by (1 - r).
• C)multiply the dollar by (1 + r).
• D)divide the dollar by r.
• E)divide the dollar by (1 + r).

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