TIME AND PURPOSE OF PROBLEMS
Problem 6.1 (Time 15–20 minutes)
Purpose—to present an opportunity for the student to determine how to use the present value tables in
Problem 6.2 (Time 15–20 minutes)
Purpose—to present an opportunity for the student to determine solutions to four present and future
Problem 6.3 (Time 20–30 minutes)
Purpose—to present the student with an opportunity to determine the present value of the costs of
competing contracts. The student is required to decide which contract to accept.
Problem 6.4 (Time 20–30 minutes)
Problem 6.5 (Time 20–25 minutes)
Purpose—to provide the student with an opportunity to determine which of four insurance options results
Problem 6.6 (Time 25–30 minutes)
Purpose—to present an opportunity for the student to determine the present value of a series of
Problem 6.7 (Time 30–35 minutes)
Purpose—to present the student an opportunity to use time value concepts in business situations.
Problem 6.8 (Time 20–30 minutes)
Purpose—to present the student with an opportunity to determine the present value of an ordinary
annuity and annuity due for three different cash payment situations. The student must then decide
which cash payment plan should be undertaken.