A IFA
IFA
PV A PV
$2, 200 PV (11%, 9 years)
$2, 200 5.537
$12,181
= ´
= ´
= ´
=
(third alternative) Present value of $31,000 received in nine years
at 11 percent: Appendix B
IF
IF
PV = FV×PV
= $31,000×PV (11%, 9 years)
= $31,000×.391
= $12,121
Select $2,200 a year for nine years. As the interest rate (discount
rate) increases, the present value declines.
30. You need $28,974 at the end of 10 years, and your only investment outlet is an 8 percent
long-term certificate of deposit (compounded annually). With the certificate of deposit, you
make an initial investment at the beginning of the first year.
a. What single payment could be made at the beginning of the first year to achieve this
objective?
b. What amount could you pay at the end of each year annually for 10 years to achieve
this same objective?
9-30. Solution:
10
1
(1 )
1
$28,974 (1.08)
$13, 420.57
n
PV FV
i
PV
PV
= ´ +
= ´
=