The Solution to This Problem Requires Time Value of Money

question 66

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. The table factor for the future value of an annuity for 4 annual deposits at 8% is

• A) the same as for the future value of $1 multiplied by 4.
• B) the reciprocal of the future value of $1 factor for n = 4 and 8%.
• C) the cumulative total of the future value of $1 factors for 4 deposits at 8%.
• D) the same as using the future value of $1 factors at 8% for 3, 2, 1 and 0 periods.

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