Ashley Projects That She Can Get $100,000 Cash Per Year

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ashley projects that she can get $100,000 cash per year for 5 years on a real estate investment project.If Ashley wants to earn a rate of return of 12%,what is the maximum that she should pay for the investment? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar. )

• A) $56,743
• B) $446,429
• C) $360,478
• D) $560,000

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