Concept explainers
a.
To compute: Present value of $500 at 12% nominal rate semiannual compounding, discounted back 5 years.
Present Value of Cash Flow:
It is also called as discounted value; it defines that amount of money that is invested at a given rate of interest will increases to the amount of future cash flow at that particular time in the future.
b.
To compute: Present value of $500 at 12% nominal rate, quarterly compounding, and discounted back 5years.
Present Value of Cash Flow:
It is also called as discounted value; it defines that amount of money thatis invested at a given rate of interest will increases to the amount of future cash flow at that particular time in the future.
c.
To compute: Present value of $500 at 12% nominal rate , monthly compounding, discounted back 1year.
Present Value of Cash Flow:
It is also called as discounted value; it defines that amount of money thatis invested at a given rate of interest will increases to the amount of future cash flow at that particular time in the future.
d.
To explain: Reason of difference in present value of part a andb.
Present Value of Cash Flow:
It is also called as discounted value; it defines that amount of money that is invested at a given rate of interest will increases to the amount of future cash flow at that particular time in the future.
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