Question

Baxter desires to purchase an annuity on January 1, 2014, that yields him five annual cash flows of $10,000 each, with the first cash flow to be received on January 1, 2017. The interest rate is 10% compounded annually. What is the cost (present value) of the annuity on January 1, 2014

Answer 1

Answer:

$313,288.16

Explanation:

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows

present value can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 1 and 2 = 0

Cash flow in year 3 to 7 = $10,000

I = 10%

Present value = $313,288.16

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