What Is the Present Value of $777 in One Year

question 180

Multiple Choice

What is the present value of $777 in one year if the current rate of interest is 7 percent?

• A)$831.39
• B)$726.17
• C)$457.06
• D)$111.00

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Definitions:

Commodity Money

Money whose value comes from a commodity of which it is made, such as gold or silver, with intrinsic value.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.

Open Market Committee

A committee within the Federal Reserve that is responsible for overseeing the country's open market operations, including the buying and selling of government securities to manage the money supply and influence interest rates.

Board of Governors

A governing body, often of a bank, organization, or college, responsible for overseeing its management and operations.