A Lottery Winner Will Receive $1 Million at the End

question 17

Multiple Choice

A lottery winner will receive $1 million at the end of each of the next ten years. What is the future value (FV) of her winnings at the time of her final payment, given that the interest rate is 8.5% per year?

• A) $14.84 million
• B) $13.84 million
• C) $18.95 million
• D) $19.95 million

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Definitions:

Terminal Cash Flow

The net cash flow received or paid at the end of a project's life, including salvage value and net working capital recovery.

Straight Line

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by spreading the cost evenly over the useful life of an asset.

MACRS

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System; a method of depreciation for tax purposes in the United States.

Depreciated

A decrease in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or market conditions, often used for tax purposes.