Thompson Company Has Acquired a Machine from a Dealer That

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Short Answer

Thompson Company has acquired a machine from a dealer that requires a payment of $45,000 at
the end of five years.This transaction includes interest at 8%,compounded semiannually.What is the
value of the machine today?

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