Question

Find the following values. Compounding/discounting occurs annually. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

a. An initial $500 compounded for 10 years at 7%.

$  

b. An initial $500 compounded for 10 years at 14%.

$  

c. The present value of $500 due in 10 years at 7%.

$  

d. The present value of $1,865 due in 10 years at 14% and 7%.

Present value at 14%: $  

Present value at 7%: $  

e. Define present value.

1. The present value is the value today of a sum of money to be received in the future and in general is less than the future value.
2. The present value is the value today of a sum of money to be received in the future and in general is greater than the future value.
3. The present value is the value today of a sum of money to be received in the future and in general is equal to the future value.
4. The present value is the value in the future of a sum of money to be received today and in general is less than the future value.
5. The present value is the value in the future of a sum of money to be received today and in general is greater than the future value.

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How are present values affected by interest rates?

Answer 1