Question

If he wanted the cash award of each of the five prizes to be $45,000 and his estate could earn 7% per year, how much would he need to fund his prizes

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is $3,214,285.71

Explanation:

Price of each award is $45,000

And there are 5

Therefore, we have 5 x $45,000

=$225,000.

So, $225,000 is the future value.

Rate of return(r) in 7% and it is being assumed that it is forever.

So, so how much will be needed to fund his prizes(present value)?:

PV = FV/r

= $225,000/0.07

=$3,214,285.71