Joe Just Inherited the Family Business, and Having No Desire

question 35

Essay

Joe just inherited the family business, and having no desire to run the family business, he has decided to sell it to an entrepreneur. In exchange for the family business, Joe has been offered an immediate payment of $100,000. Joe will also receive payments of $50,000 in one year, $50,000 in two years, and $75,000 in three years. The current market rate of interest for Joe is 6%.
In terms of present value (PV), how much will Joe receive for selling the family business?

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Definitions:

Platforms

Digital or physical spaces designed for various activities including social and economic exchanges.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal salary that employers can pay workers, set by government regulations to ensure a basic standard of living for employees.

Cost Of Living

The average cost necessary to sustain a certain level of lifestyle in a given place, including expenses like housing, food, taxes, and healthcare.

Low Income

Refers to earning levels that are considerably lower than the national average, often resulting in financial constraints and limited access to resources.