Chapter 4 CFIN6
years. Simply stated, the more interest you can earn during an investment period, the less you need to
invest today to receive a particular amount in the future.
r = 7%
Interest payments
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4-7 a.
PV = ? FV5 = 2,500
PV = $2,500/(1.09)5 = $2,500(0.649931) = $1,624.83
Using a financial calculator, enter N = 5, I/Y= 9, PMT = 0, and FV = 2,500; compute
PV = -1,624.83
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c.
PV = ? FV5 = 2,500
PV = $2,500/(1.0075)60 = $2,500(0.638700) = $1,596.75
Using a financial calculator, enter N = 5 x 12 = 60, I/Y= 9/12 = 0.75, PMT = 0, and FV = 2,500; compute
PV = -1,596.75