If the Interest Rate Is 6%,which of These Investments Would

question 31

Multiple Choice

If the interest rate is 6%,which of these investments would you prefer?

• A) A single payment of $500 in year 3.
• B) A payment of $40 a year for 20 years starting in one year's time.
• C) A perpetuity of $30 a year starting in one year's time.
• D) A payment of $342.17 today

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