The Price of a Certain Farm Product Was $1

question 256

Multiple Choice

The price of a certain farm product was $1.25 in the base period when the parity ratio was 100. If the index of prices paid by farmers is now at 140, then the parity price of this farm product today should be

• A)0.9.
• B)1.75.
• C)1.5.
• D)2.

Apply present value formulas to calculate how much an individual should invest today to achieve future financial goals.

Calculate the present value of annuities and deferred annuities.

Determine the size of regular withdrawals or payments that can be made from an investment or loan.

Understand the concept of perpetuity and how to calculate payments for perpetuities.

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