Drew Receives an Inheritance That Pays Him $50,000 Every Three

question 41

Multiple Choice

Drew receives an inheritance that pays him $50,000 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 8.5% (EAR) ?

• A)$354,223
• B)$364,309
• C)$365,322
• D)$400,000
• E)$339,782

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