Maxwell Corp. holds a note receivable from Highland Ltd. for $500,000. The note has a 6% annual interest rate, payable semiannually, with 5 years until maturity. After holding the note for 1 year (and receiving two interest payments), Maxwell Corp. needs cash and sells the note to First City Bank. The bank requires a 9% interest rate, compounded semiannually. What amount will Maxwell Corp. receive from selling the note?

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Maxwell Corp. holds a note receivable from Highland Ltd. for
$500,000. The note has a 6% annual interest rate, payable
semiannually, with 5 years until maturity. After holding the
note for 1 year (and receiving two interest payments),
Maxwell Corp. needs cash and sells the note to First City Bank.
The bank requires a 9% interest rate, compounded
semiannually.
What amount will Maxwell Corp. receive from selling the
note?
Transcribed Image Text:Maxwell Corp. holds a note receivable from Highland Ltd. for $500,000. The note has a 6% annual interest rate, payable semiannually, with 5 years until maturity. After holding the note for 1 year (and receiving two interest payments), Maxwell Corp. needs cash and sells the note to First City Bank. The bank requires a 9% interest rate, compounded semiannually. What amount will Maxwell Corp. receive from selling the note?
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