What's the Present Value of a 4-Year Ordinary Annuity of $2,250

question 106

Multiple Choice

What's the present value of a 4-year ordinary annuity of $2,250 per year plus an additional $3,000 at the end of Year 4 if the interest rate is 5%?

• A) $8,509
• B) $8,957
• C) $9,428
• D) $9,924
• E) $10,446

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Definitions:

Par Value

The stated value of a bond, stock share, or coupon as declared by the issuer.

Annual Coupon

The interest payment distributed each year to holders of bonds, generally represented as a percentage of the bond's principal amount.

Maturity

The date on which the principal amount of a note, draft, acceptance bond, or another debt instrument becomes due and is repaid to the investor.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest that is available in the market for savings, loans, and investments.