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Review problem—time value of money applications An investor has asked for your help with t...

Review problem—time value of money applications An investor has asked for your help with the following time value of money applications. Use the appropriate factors from Table 6-4 or Table 6-5 to answer the following questions.

Required:

a. What is the present value of $50,000 to be received in five years using a discount rate of 8%?


b. How much should be invested today at a return on investment of 8% compounded annually to have $50,000 in five years?


c. If the return on investment was greater than 8% compounded annually, would the amount to be invested today to have $50,000 in five years be more or less than the answer to part b? Explain your answer.

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