Calculate the Proceeds of $5500

question 144

Multiple Choice

Calculate the proceeds of $5500.00 due in 20 years, nine months discounted at 8.0% compounded semi-annually.

• A) $1080.14
• B) $1145.59
• C) $1051.54
• D) $1113.83
• E) $1063.04

Understand the methodology and significance of the value added approach in GDP calculation to avoid double counting.

Identify and explain the factors leading to discrepancies between nominal and real GDP, and their implications for measuring economic growth.

Distinguish between nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP price index and their roles in economic analysis.

Understand the concept of leakage and injection in the economic cycle and its impact on GDP.

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Definitions:

Depreciated Straight-line

A method of calculating depreciation by equally spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Book Value

The net asset value of a company, calculated by total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Profitability Index

A financial metric that measures the profitability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Net Present Value

Net Present Value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time, used to evaluate the profitability of an investment.