In Which of the Following Instances Is the Present Value

question 2

Multiple Choice

In which of the following instances is the present value of the future payment the largest?

• A)You will receive $1,000 in 5 years and the annual interest rate is 5 percent.
• B)You will receive $1,000 in 10 years and the annual interest rate is 3 percent.
• C)You will receive $2,000 in 10 years and the annual interest rate is 10 percent.
• D)You will receive $2,400 in 15 years and the annual interest rate is 8 percent.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

Also known as the bell curve, it is a graphical representation of a normal distribution of data where most observations cluster around the central peak and taper off symmetrically towards either end.

Extreme Scores

Values or outcomes in statistical data that are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the data set, often influencing the overall analysis and interpretations.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data, such as the mean, median, or mode.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve representing the distribution of variables, where most scores fall near the average, and fewer scores lie at the extremes.