Determine the present value P that must be invested to have the future value A at simple interest rate r after time t. A = $9000.00, r = 15.0%, t = 6 months (Do not round until the final answer. Then round up to the nearest cent as needed.)

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Determine the present value P that must be invested to have the future value A at simple interest rate r after time t.
A = $9000.00, r = 15.0%, t = 6 months
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round up to the nearest cent as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the present value P that must be invested to have the future value A at simple interest rate r after time t. A = $9000.00, r = 15.0%, t = 6 months (Do not round until the final answer. Then round up to the nearest cent as needed.)
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To calculate the present value we will use the below formula

 

A = P+(P*r*t)

Where

A - Future value i.e. $9000.00

r - Interest rate i.e. 15.0%

t - Period i.e. 6 months = 0.50 Years

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