The Interest Rate Will Be 10% for One More Year

question 9

Multiple Choice

The interest rate will be 10% for one more year, but a year from now, it will fall to 5% and stay at 5% forever.What is the market value of an investment that is sure to pay $440 a year forever, starting two years from today?

• A)$4,000
• B)$8,800
• C)$4,400
• D)$8,000
• E)$9,000

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