EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 8220102452107
Author: Mankiw
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 19, Problem 1QR
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Calculation of present value of money.

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The present value of $200 can be calculated as follows:

Present value=Future value(1+Interest)2=200(1+0.07)10=2001.9672=101.67

The present value is $101.67.

The present value of $300 can be calculated as follows:

Present value=Future value(1+Interest)2=300(1+0.07)20=3003.8697=77.53

The present value is $77.53.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Present value: Thepresent value refers to the today’s value of the future amount that adjusted with the existing interest rate.

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