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8. The present value of 1 may also be determined through tables that show the present value of 1 for n
periods.
Present Value of an Annuity
9. In computing the present value of an annuity, it is necessary to know (1) the discount rate, (2) the
number of discount periods, and (3) the amount of the periodic receipts or payments. When the future
Time Periods and Discounting
10. Discounting may also be done over shorter periods of time such as monthly, quarterly, or
semiannually. When the time frame is less than one year, it is necessary, to convert the annual
interest rate to the applicable time frame.
Computing the Present Value of a Long-Term Note or Bond
11. The present value (or market price) of a long-term note or bond is a function of three variables: (1) the
Computing the Present Values in Capital Budgeting Situations
12. (L.O. 3) The decision to make long-term capital investments is best evaluated using discounting
techniques that calculate the present value of the cash flows involved in a capital investment.
13. If the net present value of a capital investment is positive, the proposal should be accepted (make the
investment). If the net present value is negative, the proposal should be rejected.
Using a Financial Calculator
14. (L.O. 4) Financial calculators can be used to solve the same and additional problems as those solved