Question

Starlite Industries will need $2.2 million 4.5 years from now to replace some equipment. Currently, the firm has some extra cash and would like to establish a savings account for this purpose. The account pays 3.6 percent interest, compounded annually. How much money must the company deposit today to fully fund the equipment purchase?
a. $1,679,947.20
b. $1,412,308.18
c. $1,350,868.47
d. $1,876,306.49
e. $1,798,407.21

Answer 1

Answer:

d. $1,876,306.49

Explanation:

As for the provided information,

Total funds needed at end of 4.5 years = $2.2 million

For this current savings are to be invested on a compound interest, where the rate of interest = 3.6%

Compounding period = Annually.

Therefore, future value factor of $1 after 4.5 years @ 3.6% = 1.1726997

The value of $2.2 million as on date = $\frac{2.2\ million}{1.1726997}$

= $1,876,306.49

Therefore, the correct answer is

Option d.