You are considering investing in a security that will payyou $3,000 in 30 years. a. If the appropriate discount rateis 10 percent, what is the present value of thisinvestment? b. Assume these investments sell for $706 inreturn for which you receive $3,000 in 30 years. What isthe rate of return investors earn on this investment if theybuy it for $706 ?

a): Present Value CalculationTo find the present value (PV) of $3,000 to be received in 30 years…

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