You Are Comparing Two Annuities with Equal Present Values

question 78

Multiple Choice

You are comparing two annuities with equal present values.The applicable discount rate is 6.5 percent.One annuity will pay $2,000 annually,starting today,for 20 years.The second annuity will pay annually,starting one year from today,for 20 years.What is the annual payment for the second annuity?

• A)$2,225
• B)$2,075
• C)$2,000
• D)$2,130
• E)$2,405

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders, calculated before the accounting period.

Machine-Hours

A measurement used in allocating manufacturing costs to products, representing the number of hours a machine is operated during the production process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The predetermined overhead rate is calculated before a period begins by dividing estimated overhead costs by an estimated allocation base, used to assign overhead costs to products.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, describing how many hours a machine is in operation.