You expect to receive $150,000 per year on a contract that will last 5 years. You are trying to compare this offer to a lump sum payment. If you can earn 5% on your investments, how much is the contract worth to you today?

You are going to retire in 40 years and currently have $100,000. What average annual return would you have to earn on your investment to have $1 million by the time you retire?

You have 30 years left until retirement and want to retire with $1.5 million. Your salary is paid annually, and will receive $70,000 at the end of the current year. Your salary will increase at 3 percent per year, and you can earn an 10 percent return on the money you invest. If you save a constant percentage of your salary, what percentage of your salary must you save each year?

You have just received a windfall from an investment you made in a friend's business. She will be paying you $26,016 at the end of this year, $52,032 at the end of next year, and $78,048 at the end of the year after that (three years from today). The interest rate is 11.4% per year. a. What is the present value of your windfall? b. What is the future value of your windfall in three years (on the date of the last payment)?

You have 30 years left until retirement and want to retire with $2.6 million. Your salary is paid annually, and you will receive $76,000 at the end of the current year. Your salary will increase at 3 percent per year, and you can earn a return of 9 percent on the money you invest. If you save a constant percentage of your salary, what percentage of your salary must you save each year? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Perentage of Salary:______________

You are scheduled to receive $5,000 in two years. When you receive it, you will invest it at 6.5 percent per year. How much will your investment be worth eight years from now? Can the excel and calculator solutions be provided?

You have a chance to buy an annuity that pays $25,000 at the beginning of each year for 10 years. You could earn 8.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity? You are not required to show calculations but you must list the inputs used such as N, PV, FV, etc. O $346,484.41 O $177,976.57 O $164,033.70

in planning for your retirement, you would like to withdraw $80,000 per year for 17 years, the first withdrawal will occur 20 years from today. A- what amount must you invest today if your return is 10% per year? B-What amount must you invest today if your return is 15% per year?