Suppose the Interest Rate Is 5 Percent

question 151

Multiple Choice

Suppose the interest rate is 5 percent.Consider three payment options:
1) $500 today.
2) $520 one year from today.
3) $550 two years from today.
Which of the following is correct?

• A)1 has the lowest present value and 3 has the highest.
• B)2 has the lowest present value and 1 has the highest.
• C)3 has the lowest present value and 2 has the highest.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

The process by which the central bank or monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure economic stability and growth.

Aggregate Demand

Total need for every type of good and service within an economic system, quantified at a specific price level and during a certain timeline.

Money Supply

The complete volume of monetary resources present in an economy at a specific moment, which comprises cash, coins, and the amounts in checking and savings accounts.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged or paid for the use of money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.