A Perpetuity Will Pay $2 500 Per Year, Starting Five

question 47

Multiple Choice

A perpetuity will pay $2 500 per year, starting five years after the perpetuity is purchased. What is the future value (FV) of this perpetuity, given that the interest rate is 5%?

• A)$41 096
• B)$42 740
• C)$47 429
• D)There is no solution to this problem.

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