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Principal value What principal value must be invested today so that it's value grows to 2500 in 4 years at 5.5% interest and compounded semi annually

Principal value What principal value must be invested today so that it's value grows to 2500 in 4 years at 5.5% interest and compounded semi annually

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author:Libby
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Principal value What principal value must be invested today so that it's value grows to 2500 in 4 years at 5.5% interest and compounded semi annually Discounting value of debt Jake has taken out a loan and is required to pay back 4000 dollars over 3 years. Jake would rather pay off his loan today rather than the 3 years. His lender is willing to accept early payment at a discounted rate of 7% compounded semi annually. How much does Jake have to pay today to settle the debt? Amount to invest today Joan would like to save 30000 dollars for a down payment on a house she would like to purchase in 5 years. How much would Joan have to invest today in order to meet her goal at 8% compounded quarterly?
Transcribed Image Text:Principal value What principal value must be invested today so that it's value grows to 2500 in 4 years at 5.5% interest and compounded semi annually Discounting value of debt Jake has taken out a loan and is required to pay back 4000 dollars over 3 years. Jake would rather pay off his loan today rather than the 3 years. His lender is willing to accept early payment at a discounted rate of 7% compounded semi annually. How much does Jake have to pay today to settle the debt? Amount to invest today Joan would like to save 30000 dollars for a down payment on a house she would like to purchase in 5 years. How much would Joan have to invest today in order to meet her goal at 8% compounded quarterly?
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