What Is the Present Value of an Investment That Will

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Multiple Choice

What is the present value of an investment that will be worth $5000 at the end of ten years assuming an APR of 8% compounded monthly?

• A)$4678.57
• B)$3356.05
• C)$1921.79
• D)$2252.62

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