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The village of Brompton has a bond obligation maturing in 7 years and will need to make a payment of $765,000. The treasurer wishes to make an investment today that will provide the needed funds at the bond's maturity. The relevant interest rate is 3.45%. The amount of the investment needed today is closest to:
A. |
$603,320.34. |
|
B. |
$970,007.07. |
|
C. |
$712,040.72. |
FV of Payment =765000
Rate of interest =3.45%
Number of years =7
Amount of the investment needed today =765000/(1+3.45%)^7
=603320.34 (Option
a is correct option)