The Solution to This Problem Requires Time Value of Money

question 107

Multiple Choice

The solution to this problem requires time value of money calculations.Reference to Tables 9-1 through 9-4 in the text is necessary to complete the calculations. Winston wins the lottery.He wins $20,000 per year to be paid to him for 10 years.The state offers him the choice of a cash settlement now instead of the annual payments for 10 years.If the interest rate is 6%, what is the amount the state will offer for a settlement today?

• A) $147,200
• B) $154,440
• C) $175,000
• D) $200,000

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods and services, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Comparative Advantage

A theory that suggests a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods and services for which it has the lowest opportunity cost.

Resources

Land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial ability used to produce goods and services.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to specialized production and trade.