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what is the total future value six years from now of $50 received in one year, 200received in two years and $800 received in 6 years if the discount rate is 8%
The question is solved first by computing the present value.
Net present value is solved using a financial calculator. The steps to solve on the financial calculator:
Net Present value of cash flows at 8% the discount is $721.90.
Enter the below in a financial calculator to calculate the future value:
PV= -721.90
N= 6
I/Y= 8
Press the CPT key and FV to compute the future value.
The value obtained is 1,145.56.
Therefore, the total future value six years now is $1,145.56.