You Are Given the Following Cash Flow Information

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are given the following cash flow information.The appropriate discount rate is 12 percent for Years 1−5 and 10 percent for Years 6−10.Payments are received at the end of the year. What should you be willing to pay right now to receive the income stream above?

• A) $166,866
• B) $158,791
• C) $225,000
• D) $125,870
• E) $198,433

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