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(Present value of annuities and complex cash flows)
You are given three investment alternatives to analyze. The cash flows from these three investments are as follows:
Investment Alternatives:
End of Year | A | B | C |
1 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
2 | 10,000 | ||
3 | 10,000 | ||
4 | 10,000 | ||
5 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
6 | 10,000 | 50,000 | |
7 | 10,000 | ||
8 | 10,000 | ||
9 | 10,000 | ||
10 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Assuming an annual discount rate of 20 percent, find the present value of each investment.
a. What is the present value of investment A at an annual discount rate of 20 percent?
b. What is the present value of investment B at an annual discount rate of 20 percent?
c. What is the present value of investment C at an annual discount rate of 20 percent?
a.Investment A
Net present value is calculated using a financial calculator by inputting the below:
The present value of investment A is $29,906.12.
b.Investment A
Net present value is calculated using a financial calculator by inputting the below:
The present value of investment B is $16,0377.38.
c.Investment C
Net present value is calculated using a financial calculator by inputting the below:
The present value of investment C is $26,693.29.