Drew Receives an Inheritance That Pays Him $54,000 Every Three

question 90

Multiple Choice

Drew receives an inheritance that pays him $54,000 every three months for the next two years. Which of the following is closest to the present value (PV) of this inheritance if the interest rate is 8.9% (EAR) ?

• A) $314,366
• B) $471,549
• C) $392,957
• D) $432,000

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Definitions:

Inputs

Resources used in the production process, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Outputs

Outputs are the goods or services produced by a company or an economic system as a result of its inputs and processes.

Controllable Variance

The portion of variance that can be directly managed or influenced by a manager, often related to costs within a specific period.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of output or production activity, such as utilities for a manufacturing line.