You Are Considering Two Equally Risky Annuities,each of Which Pays

question 43

Multiple Choice

You are considering two equally risky annuities,each of which pays $5,000 per year for 10 years.Investment ORD is an ordinary (or deferred) annuity,while Investment DUE is an annuity due.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The present value of ORD must exceed the present value of DUE,but the future value of ORD may be less than the future value of DUE.
• B) The present value of DUE exceeds the present value of ORD,while the future value of DUE is less than the future value of ORD.
• C) The present value of ORD exceeds the present value of DUE,and the future value of ORD also exceeds the future value of DUE.
• D) The present value of DUE exceeds the present value of ORD,and the future value of DUE also exceeds the future value of ORD.
• E) If the going rate of interest decreases from 10% to 0%,the difference between the present value of ORD and the present value of DUE would remain constant.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward that occurs directly following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Good Behavior

Actions that are considered to be in accordance with societal or specific setting standards, often rewarded or looked upon favorably.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specific fixed time has elapsed.

Reinforcement

A stimulus that follows a response and increases the frequency of the response.