Which of the Following Two Payment Streams Has the Greater

question 151

Short Answer

Which of the following two payment streams has the greater economic value today if money can earn 3.5%: $500 now, $600 in three months, plus $900 in six months or $700 now, $300 in three months, plus $1,000 in nine months?

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Socialization

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