Chapter 05: The Time Value of Money
99. Which of the following statements is (are) correct?
I. At 6% interest, the present value of $400 for the first year, $600 for the second year, and $800 for the third year is
$1,603.
II. The future value of the following mixed cash flow stream (if it is from an annuity due at 6% interest) $400 for the first
year, $600 for the second year, and $800 for the third year is $1,999 (rounded).
Only statement I is correct.
Only statement II is correct.
Both statements I and II are correct.
Neither statement I nor II is correct.
100. Based on the Rule of 72, what interest rate do you need to earn to double your money in 6 years?
101. Approximately how long would it take to double my money if I invest it now at 18%?
102. Jenny Genius wants to purchase a new car. She knows that she can afford to pay $250 per month and that her bank
will charge her 8% interest on the car loan. She intends to pay off the car in five years. Interest will be compounded
monthly. Of the following, which is the most expensive vehicle in her price range that she could consider?
A Taurus selling for $11,900
A Malibu selling for $12,320
A Civic selling for $14,670
A Celica selling for $17,500
103. Bill Swill decides to try his luck at Powerball where the projected winnings are $12,000,000. If he wins, he can
choose the annuity option (to be paid over 20 years) or a lump sum settlement that he can invest at 8% interest. How much
must the lump sum option be to make the lump sum option equal to the annuity option (rounded)?