Orange Computers, Inc

question 56

Multiple Choice

Orange Computers, Inc., is planning to spend $200,000 on the promotion of its new portable music player next year.The current market interest rate is 5 percent.What is the present value of this promotional budget?

• A)$175,146
• B)$185,123
• C)$190,476
• D)$200,000

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