Suppose the Interest Rate Is 5 Percent

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose the interest rate is 5 percent.Which of the following payment options has the highest present value today?

• A)$550 one year from today.
• B)$580 two years from today.
• C)$600 three years from today.
• D)$615 four years from today.

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