A Payment of $10,000 Is to Be Made in the Future

question 36

Essay

A payment of $10,000 is to be made in the future. The interest rate 3%. Is this payment worth more if it is paid in 5 years or 10 years? How much more is it worth?

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A valuation method that calculates the present value of expected future cash flows minus initial investment, used to assess investment opportunities.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for the receipt of payment from customers, under which the payments are directed to a special post office box instead of the company’s corporate address.

Money Market Securities

Short-term financial instruments, typically liquid and with high credit quality, traded in the money market involving assets like treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit.

Collection Time

Refers to the average period it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers after a sale has been made.