
Concept explainers
(a)
Present value: This is the amount of future value reduced or discounted at a rate of interest till particular current date.
Formula to compute present value:
To determine: The present value of $25,000 to be paid after 9 years, if discounted at 10%
(b)
Present value: This is the amount of future value reduced or discounted at a rate of interest till particular current date.
Formula to compute present value:
To determine: The present value of $25,000 received annually at the end of 6 years each, if discounted at 9%.

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Managerial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making
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