Question

e Department of Traffic Security of a city is considering the purchase of a new drone for aerial surveillance of traffic on its most congested streets. A similar purchase 4 years ago cost $950,000. At an interest rate of 7% per year, what is the equivalent value today of the previous $950,000 expenditure?

Answer 1

Answer:

The equivalent value of the expenditure today is = $1,245,256.21

Explanation:

The equivalent today of the 950,000 would be the future value compounded at 7% per year.

FV =  PV × (1+r)^n

FV - ?, PV - value 4 years ago, n- number of years, r- rate of return

PV - 950,000, n- 4, r-7%

FV = 950,000 ×(1.07^4)=  1,245,256.21  

The equivalent value of the expenditure today is = $1,245,256.21