Consider the Following Timeline: If the Current Market Rate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the following timeline: If the current market rate of interest is 8%, then the present value (PV) of this timeline as of year 0 is closest to ________.

• A)$502
• B)$653
• C)$600
• D)$1004

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