As the Interest Rate Decreases,the Present Value of an Amount

question 98

Multiple Choice

As the interest rate decreases,the present value of an amount to be received at the end of a fixed period:

• A) increases.
• B) decreases.
• C) remains the same.
• D) not enough information to tell.

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