Joe Just Inherited the Family Business, and Having No Desire

question 35

Essay

Joe just inherited the family business, and having no desire to run the family business, he has decided to sell it to an entrepreneur. In exchange for the family business, Joe has been offered an immediate payment of $100,000. Joe will also receive payments of $50,000 in one year, $50,000 in two years, and $75,000 in three years. The current market rate of interest for Joe is 6%.
In terms of present value (PV), how much will Joe receive for selling the family business?

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Definitions:

Switch Break-Even Point

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Variable Cost

Charges that fluctuate according to the volume of production.

Monthly Interest Rate

The interest rate for a period of one month, often used to calculate the interest on loans and financial products on a monthly basis.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid.