Birchcreek Construction has three payments left on a debt obligation in the amounts of $5,500, $10,250, and $8,000 due 1.5 years, 2 years, and 3.5 years from today. Prevailing interest rates are projected to be 8% compounded quarterly in the first year and 8.25% compounded semi-annually thereafter. If Birchcreek wants to settle the debt today, what amount should the creditor be willing to accept?

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Birchcreek Construction has three payments left on a debt obligation in the amounts of $5,500, $10,250, and $8,000 due 1.5 years, 2 years, and 3.5 years from today. Prevailing interest rates are
projected to be 8% compounded quarterly in the first year and 8.25% compounded semi-annually thereafter. If Birchcreek wants to settle the debt today, what amount should the creditor be willing
to accept?
Transcribed Image Text:Birchcreek Construction has three payments left on a debt obligation in the amounts of $5,500, $10,250, and $8,000 due 1.5 years, 2 years, and 3.5 years from today. Prevailing interest rates are projected to be 8% compounded quarterly in the first year and 8.25% compounded semi-annually thereafter. If Birchcreek wants to settle the debt today, what amount should the creditor be willing to accept?
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