The Current Value in Today's Dollars of a Future Sum

question 33

Multiple Choice

The current value in today's dollars of a future sum of money is called

• A)future value.
• B)adjusted value.
• C)compounded value.
• D)present value.
• E)discounted value.

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Definitions:

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