Find the Present Discounted Value Of

question 4

Essay

Find the present discounted value of:
(A)$500 to be paid at the end of 5 years.
(B)$100 to be paid at the end of 2 years and $100 to be paid at the end of 3 years.
(C)$8 to be paid at the end of 1 year,$8 to be paid at the end of 2 years,and $80 to be paid at the end of 3 years.

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Definitions:

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