In Calculating the Present Value of $1,000 to Be Received

question 14

Multiple Choice

In calculating the present value of $1,000 to be received 5 years from today, the discount factor has been calculated to be .7008. What is the apparent interest rate?

• A) 5.43%
• B) 7.37%
• C) 8.00%
• D)9.50%

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