You have a goal of having $160,000 five years from today. The return on the investment is expected to be 10% and will be compounded semi-annually. The amount that needs to be invested today is closest to: (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)
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$98,926.
$98,226.
$80,000.
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Correct option is: B. $98,226 | ||||
Workings: | ||||
Cash flow | Peiod | Amount | P.V Factor @5% | Present Value |
Maturity value | 10 | $ 1,60,000 | 0.61391 | $ 98,226 |
Working notes:- | ||||
Number of semiannual periods | = | Number of years X 2 | ||
= | 5 years X 2 | |||
= | 10 years | |||
Semiannual market interest rate | = | 10% / 2 | ||
= | 5.0% |
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