You Are Scheduled to Receive $10,000 in One Year

question 104

Multiple Choice

You are scheduled to receive $10,000 in one year.An decrease in the interest rate will have what effect on the present value of this cash flow?

• A)It will cause the present value to fall.
• B)It will cause the present value to rise.
• C)It will have no effect on the present value.
• D)The effect cannot be determined with the information provided.
• E)It will cause the present value to fall significantly.

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Definitions:

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the open market, often influencing or benchmarking loan and savings rates.

Contract Rate

Contract rate refers to the agreed-upon price or interest rate specified within a contract, often related to loans or financial agreements.

Premium

The additional cost above the normal or nominal amount, usually associated with insurance premiums, bond market pricing, or superior products and services.

Contra Liability Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that decreases the balance of a liability account to reflect its net value.