Question

Marshall has received an inheritance and wants to invest a sum of money today that will yield $4,800 at the end of each of the next 10 years. Assuming he can earn an interest rate of 5% compounded annually, how much of his inheritance must he invest today? (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)
a. 96,000.00
b. 37,064.16
c. 48,000.00
d. 45,600.00
e. 43,320.00

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

We are to find the present value of the annuity

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 10 = $4,800

I = 5%

Present value = 37,064.16

To find the PV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute