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
various situations. Each of the situations presented emphasizes either a present value of 1 or a present
value of an ordinary annuity situation. Two of the situations will be more difficult for the student because
a noninterest-bearing note and bonds are involved.
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.
Some of the situations are fairly complex and will require the student to think a great deal before
answering the question. For example, in one situation a student must discount a note and in another
must find the proper interest rate to use in a purchase transaction.
Problem 6-8 (Time 20–30 minutes)