Following Is a Table for the Present Value of $1

question 179

Multiple Choice

Following is a table for the present value of $1 at compound interest: Following is a table for the present value of an annuity of $1 at compound interest: ​
-Using the tables provided, the present value of $15,000 to be received at the end of each of the next 2 years, assuming an earnings rate of 6%, is

• A)$27,495
• B)$26,040
• C)$30,000
• D)$25,350

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