Barkley Company Will Receive $400,000 in a Future Year

question 21

Multiple Choice

Barkley Company will receive $400,000 in a future year. If the future receipt is discounted at an interest rate of 8%, its present value is $252,068. In how many years is the $400,000 received?

• A) 5 years
• B) 6 years
• C) 7 years
• D) 8 years

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