What is the present value of this investment if the interest rate is 3​%?

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ChapterA: Appendix - Time Value Of Cash Flows: Compound Interest Concepts And Applications
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Salvatore has the opportunity to invest in a scheme which will pay

$5,000

at the end of each of the next 5 years. He must invest

$10,000

at the start of the first year and an additional

$10,000

at the end of the first year. What is the present value of this investment if the interest rate is

3​%?
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Present value means the current value of money of some money in the future.

PV factor = 1(1+r)n

where r= rate of return

          n= number of periods

This is based on the concept that amount received today worth more than if the same amount was received at the future.

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