Borrowed $50,000 Which You Must Repay in 10 Years

question 115

Multiple Choice

borrowed $50,000 which you must repay in 10 years.You plan to make an initial deposit today, then make 9 more deposits at the beginning of each the next 9 years, but with the deposits increasing at the inflation rate.You expect to earn 5% on your funds, and you expect a 3% inflation rate.To the nearest dollar, how large must your initial deposit be to enable you to reach your $50,000 target?

• A)$3,008
• B)$3,342
• C)$3,676
• D)$4,044
• E)$4,448

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs and treats fixed overhead expenses as period costs.

Variable Costing Income

An accounting method that considers only variable costs—costs that vary with production—when determining cost of goods sold and, ultimately, income.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Indirect fixed costs associated with the production process, such as rent and insurance, that do not vary with the level of output.

Contribution Margin Report

A financial report detailing the variable costs deducted from net sales to determine the contribution margin, used in managerial accounting to make decisions.