If the Current Rate of Interest Is 8%,then the Present

question 64

Multiple Choice

If the current rate of interest is 8%,then the present value of an investment that pays $1000 per year and lasts 20 years is closest to:

• A)$18,519.
• B)$45,761.
• C)$9818.
• D)$20,000.

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Definitions:

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a dataset, applying a weight to each data point.

Financing

The method by which a business or individual obtains capital to fund their operations or investments.

Discount Rates

The rate of interest employed to discount future cash flows to their present value in discounted cash flow analysis.

Weighted Average

A mathematical calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers it is applied to, often used in financial analysis and accounting.