Which,if Any,of the Present Values Below Are Correctly Computed

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which,if any,of the present values below are correctly computed?

• A)A payment of $1,000 to be received one year from today,with a 8 percent interest rate,has a present value of $945.45.
• B)A payment of $1,000 to be received one year from today,with a 9 percent interest rate,has a present value of $911.11.
• C)A payment of $1,000 to be received one year from today,with a 10 percent interest rate,has a present value of $905.06.
• D)None of the above are correct to the nearest cent.

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Definitions:

Time Value of Money

The theory that current money holds more value than equal amounts in the future because of the earnings it could potentially produce.

Specified Point in Time

Refers to a particular moment or exact date that is identified for an event or action to occur.

Payback Period

The period of time required for the return on an investment to "pay back" the sum of the original investment.

Initial Cost

The first total amount of money spent to purchase or invest in a project, product, or asset, not including any subsequent costs.