The Present Value of $100 Received at the End of Year

question 85

Multiple Choice

The present value of $100 received at the end of year 1, $200 received at the end of year 2, and $300 received at the end of year 3, assuming an opportunity cost of 13 percent, is ________.

• A) $ 453
• B) $ 416
• C) $1,181
• D) $ 500

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Definitions:

Employment Contract

A formal agreement between an employer and an employee outlining the terms of employment, including responsibilities, compensation, and duration.

Loanable Funds

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Equilibrium Interest Rate

The interest rate at which the demand for funds equals the supply of funds in the market, bringing the financial market into balance.

Supply Curve

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