Suppose You Use the Rate of Inflation as the Interest

question 56

Essay

Suppose you use the rate of inflation as the interest rate for determining the present value of $1.What would the present value of $3,000 received in three equal yearly payments be if the current rate of inflation is 3.5% and increases by 15 basis points each year?

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