The Present Value of a Sum Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The present value of a sum is:

• A)The value of the sum at the end of a given period of time.
• B)The value of the sum at the beginning of a given period of time.
• C)The value of investing the sum at the beginning of the given period of time rather than at the end.
• D)The value of investing the sum at the end of the given period of time rather than at the beginning.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

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