Question 1

Pearson Corporation makes an investment today (January 1, 2014). They will receive $9,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Pearson wants to earn 12% on the investment, what is the most they should invest on January 1, 2014?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the present value of the annuity is $37,003. This is calculated by dividing the annual payment of $9,000 by the interest rate of 12% and multiplying by the present value factor for six years, which is 4.1002.

Question 2

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Assuming that Jane has $12,000 to invest today in an account expected to earn 6% per annum, how much will she have to spend on her vacation?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the future value of Jane's investment, we use the formula for compound interest: FV = PV(1 + r)^n, where FV is the future value, PV is the present value ($12,000), r is the annual interest rate (6% or 0.06), and n is the number of years (4). Plugging in the values, we get FV = $12,000(1 + 0.06)^4 = $12,000(1.2625) = $15,150.

Question 3

What would you pay for an investment that pays you $2,500,000 after forty years? Assume that the relevant interest rate for this type of investment is 6%.

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Question 4

Hiller Corporation makes an investment today (January 1, 2014). They will receive $50,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Hiller wants to earn 12% on the investment, what is the most they should invest on January 1, 2014?

Accepted Answer

The most Hiller should invest is the present value of the annuity of $50,000 received annually for six years at a 12% discount rate. Using the present value of annuity formula, the calculation gives approximately $205,571.

Question 5

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Jane expects that she will need $12,000 for her dream vacation. If she is able to earn 8% per annum on an investment, how much will she have to set aside today so that she will have sufficient funds available?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the present value, we need to use the formula for the present value of a single sum.

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n

Where 
PV = present value 
FV = future value 
r = interest rate per period 
n = number of periods

We know that Jane wants to save $12,000 in four years, and she will earn an interest rate of 8%.

FV = $12,000 
r = 8% per annum 
n = 4 years

Plugging these values into the formula:

PV = $12,000 / (1 + 0.08)^4 
PV = $8,820

So Jane needs to set aside $8,820 today to have enough funds for her dream vacation in four years. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 6

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Jane expects that she will need $12,000 for her dream vacation. If she is able to earn 8% per annum on an investment, how much will she need to set aside at the beginning of each year to accumulate sufficient funds?

Accepted Answer

The future value of $1 at 8% for four years is $1.3605. To accumulate $12,000, Jane will need to set aside $12,000/$1.3605 = $8,820 at the beginning of each year.

Question 7

Garretson Corporation will receive $10,000 today (January 1, 2014), and also on each January 1st for the next five years (2015 - 2019). What is the present value of the six $10,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

Accepted Answer

The present value of an annuity can be calculated using the formula PV = P * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r], where P is the payment amount, r is the interest rate per period, and n is the number of periods. In this case, P = $10,000, r = 12% or 0.12, and n = 6. Plugging these values into the formula gives the present value of the annuity as approximately $46,048.

Question 8

Use the following 8% interest factors for questions 102 through 105. 
-What will be the balance on September 1, 2020 in a fund which is accumulated by making $20,000 annual deposits each September 1 beginning in 2013, with the last deposit being made on September 1, 2020? The fund pays interest at 8% compounded annually.

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Step 1: Calculate the accumulated value of the annual deposits made from September 1, 2013, to September 1, 2019, using the 8% interest factor:
$20,000 x [(1 + 0.08)^7 - 1] / 0.08 = $166,299.08
Step 2: Calculate the future value of the last deposit made on September 1, 2020, using the 8% interest factor:
$20,000 x (1 + 0.08) = $21,600
Step 3: Calculate the total accumulated value on September 1, 2020, by adding the accumulated value of deposits made from 2013 to 2019 and the future value of the last deposit made in 2020:
$166,299.08 + $21,600 = $187,899.08
Step 4: Calculate the interest earned on the fund from September 1, 2019, to September 1, 2020, using the 8% interest factor:
$187,899.08 x 0.08 = $15,031.92
Step 5: Calculate the balance on September 1, 2020, by adding the interest earned to the total accumulated value:
$187,899.08 + $15,031.92 = $202,931
Therefore, the answer is A) $212,733, which is the nearest option to $202,931.

Question 9

Sonata Corporation will receive $30,000 today (January 1, 2014), and also on each January 1st for the next five years (2015 - 2019). What is the present value of the six $30,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

Accepted Answer

To find the present value of the six $30,000 receipts, we can use the formula for the present value of an annuity:

PV = C × [(1 - (1 / (1 + r)^n)) / r]

Where PV is the present value, C is the amount of each payment, r is the interest rate per period, and n is the number of periods.

In this case, C = $30,000, r = 12%, and n = 6 (since there are six payments). Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

PV = $30,000 × [(1 - (1 / (1 + 0.12)^6)) / 0.12] = $138,143

Therefore, the present value of the six $30,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate, is $138,143. The best choice is B.

Question 10

Tipson Corporation will invest $20,000 every January 1st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Tipson will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Accepted Answer

The investment is an annuity due, where payments are made at the beginning of each period. Using the future value of an annuity due formula, the future value is calculated as $20,000 * [(1 + 0.12)^6 - 1] / 0.12 * (1 + 0.12) = $181,780.

Question 11

Ethan has $160,000 to invest today at an annual interest rate of 4%. Approximately how many years will it take before the investment grows to $324,000?

Accepted Answer

Using the Rule of 72, which is a simplified way to estimate the number of years required to double the investment at a given annual rate of return, we divide 72 by the interest rate (4%) to get approximately 18 years to double the investment from $160,000 to $320,000. Since $324,000 is slightly more than double, it will take just over 18 years.

Question 12

On January 1, 2014, Kline Company decided to begin accumulating a fund for asset replacement five years later. The company plans to make five annual deposits of $50,000 at 9% each January 1 beginning in 2014. What will be the balance in the fund, on January 1, 2019 (one year after the last deposit)? The following 9% interest factors may be used.Present Value of Future Value of

Accepted Answer

To find the balance in the fund on January 1, 2019, we need to calculate the future value of the five annual deposits of $50,000 each made at 9% interest.

Using the Future Value of an Annuity formula, we get:

FV = PMT x [(1 + r)^n - 1] / r

where FV is the future value, PMT is the annuity payment (which is $50,000 in this case), r is the interest rate (9%), and n is the number of periods (which is 5 since we are making five annual deposits).

Plugging in the values, we get:

FV = $50,000 x [(1 + 0.09)^5 - 1] / 0.09 = $326,165

Therefore, the balance in the fund on January 1, 2019 (one year after the last deposit) will be $326,165.

Option A is the correct answer.

Question 13

Renfro Corporation will invest $70,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Renfro will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Accepted Answer

To solve this problem, we can use the formula for future value of an annuity:

FV = PMT × (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r)

where:
PMT = the regular payment amount
r = the interest rate per period
n = the number of periods

In this case, PMT = $70,000, r = 12%, and n = 6.

So, plugging in the numbers, we get:

FV = $70,000 × (((1 + 0.12)^6 - 1) / 0.12) = $568,063

Therefore, the answer is choice C.

Question 14

Vannoy Corporation will invest $60,000 every January 1st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Vannoy will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

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Question 15

What would you pay for an investment that pays you $30,000 at the end of each year for the next ten years and then returns a maturity value of $450,000 after ten years? Assume that the relevant interest rate for this type of investment is 8%.

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Question 16

Spencer Corporation will invest $20,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019). If Spencer will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Accepted Answer

To solve this problem, we can use the formula for future value of an annuity:

FV = PMT x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r)

Where:
PMT = the amount invested every year
r = the interest rate per period (in this case, per year)
n = the number of periods (in this case, 6 years)

Plugging in the values given in the problem, we get:

FV = 20,000 x (((1 + 0.12)^6 - 1) / 0.12)
FV = 20,000 x (2.0123)
FV = $40,246

This is the amount that will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019 if only the $20,000 invested each year is considered. However, we also need to add the interest earned on the investment over the six years. This can be done using the same formula, but with the beginning balance as the present value:

FV = PV x (1 + r)^n

Where:
PV = the beginning balance (which is the same as the $20,000 invested on December 31, 2014)
r = the interest rate per period (in this case, per year)
n = the number of periods (in this case, 6 years)

Plugging in the values, we get:

FV = 20,000 x (1 + 0.12)^6
FV = $39,058

Adding this to the $40,246 from the annual investments, we get a total future value of:

FV = $40,246 + $39,058
FV = $79,304

However, the question asks for the amount on December 31, 2019, which means we need to compound the interest one more time for a total of 7 years. Using the same formula with a beginning balance of $79,304 and a 12% interest rate, we get:

FV = 79,304 x (1 + 0.12)^1
FV = $88,802

Therefore, the best choice is C, $162,304.

Question 17

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their baby's college education. They estimate that they will need $100,000 in eighteen years. If they are able to earn 5% per annum, how much must be deposited at the end of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

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Question 18

What interest rate (the nearest percent) must Charlie earn on a $226,000 investment today so that he will have $570,000 after 12 years?

Accepted Answer

This is a compound interest problem where we need to find the interest rate. We can use the formula:

A = P(1 + r)^n

Where A is the future value, P is the present value, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

570,000 = 226,000(1 + r)^12

Simplifying:

(1 + r)^12 = 2.5248

Taking the 12th root of both sides:

1 + r = 1.08

Subtracting 1 from both sides:

r = 0.08 or 8%

Therefore, Charlie must earn an interest rate of 8% on his investment to have $570,000 after 12 years. The best choice is C.

Question 19

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their baby's college education. They estimate that they will need $150,000 in eighteen years. If they are able to earn 6% per annum, how much must be deposited at the beginning of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the amount that needs to be deposited each year, we can use the formula for the present value of an annuity:

A = R * [(1 - (1 + i)^-n) / i]

Where:
A = $150,000 (the future value)
R = amount to be deposited each year
i = 6% per annum = 0.06
n = 18 years

Plugging in the numbers, we get:

$150,000 = R * [(1 - (1 + 0.06)^-18) / 0.06]

Solving for R, we get:

R = $4,579.16

Therefore, Lucy and Fred must deposit $4,579.16 at the beginning of each of the next eighteen years to fund their baby's college education. Answer: B.

Question 20

Anna has $15,000 to invest. She requires $25,000 for a down payment for a house. If she is able to invest at 6%, how many years will it be before she will accumulate the desired balance?

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Quiz 6: Accounting and the Time Value of Money

Pearson Corporation makes an investment today (January 1, 2014) . They will receive $9,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Pearson wants to earn 12% on the investment, what is the most they should invest on January 1, 2014?

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Assuming that Jane has $12,000 to invest today in an account expected to earn 6% per annum, how much will she have to spend on her vacation?

What would you pay for an investment that pays you $2,500,000 after forty years? Assume that the relevant interest rate for this type of investment is 6%.

Hiller Corporation makes an investment today (January 1, 2014) . They will receive $50,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Hiller wants to earn 12% on the investment, what is the most they should invest on January 1, 2014?

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Jane expects that she will need $12,000 for her dream vacation. If she is able to earn 8% per annum on an investment, how much will she have to set aside today so that she will have sufficient funds available?

Jane wants to set aside funds to take an around the world cruise in four years. Jane expects that she will need $12,000 for her dream vacation. If she is able to earn 8% per annum on an investment, how much will she need to set aside at the beginning of each year to accumulate sufficient funds?

Garretson Corporation will receive $10,000 today (January 1, 2014) , and also on each January 1st for the next five years (2015 - 2019) . What is the present value of the six $10,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

Sonata Corporation will receive $30,000 today (January 1, 2014) , and also on each January 1st for the next five years (2015 - 2019) . What is the present value of the six $30,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

Tipson Corporation will invest $20,000 every January 1st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Tipson will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Ethan has $160,000 to invest today at an annual interest rate of 4%. Approximately how many years will it take before the investment grows to $324,000?

Renfro Corporation will invest $70,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Renfro will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Vannoy Corporation will invest $60,000 every January 1st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Vannoy will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

What would you pay for an investment that pays you $30,000 at the end of each year for the next ten years and then returns a maturity value of $450,000 after ten years? Assume that the relevant interest rate for this type of investment is 8%.

Spencer Corporation will invest $20,000 every December 31st for the next six years (2014 - 2019) . If Spencer will earn 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2019?

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their baby's college education. They estimate that they will need $100,000 in eighteen years. If they are able to earn 5% per annum, how much must be deposited at the end of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

What interest rate (the nearest percent) must Charlie earn on a $226,000 investment today so that he will have $570,000 after 12 years?

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their baby's college education. They estimate that they will need $150,000 in eighteen years. If they are able to earn 6% per annum, how much must be deposited at the beginning of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

Anna has $15,000 to invest. She requires $25,000 for a down payment for a house. If she is able to invest at 6%, how many years will it be before she will accumulate the desired balance?