Question 1

What is the yield-to-maturity on a 15-year, $1,000, zero-coupon bond, selling for $375.39?
A) 5.97%
B) 5.60%
C) 7.32%
D) 6.75%

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Darlene wishes to accumulate $50,000 by the end of 10 years by making equal annual end-of-yeardeposits over the next 10 years. If Darlene can earn 5 percent on her investments, how much mustshe deposit at the end of each year?
A) $3,975
B) $4,513
C) $6,475
D) $5,000

Accepted Answer

The future value of an annuity is given by the formula:FV = PMT * [(1 + r)^n - 1] / rwhere:FV is the future valuePMT is the annual paymentr is the annual interest raten is the number of yearsIn this case, we have:FV = $50,000r = 5% = 0.05n = 10 yearsSubstituting these values into the formula, we get:$50,000 = PMT * [(1 + 0.05)^10 - 1] / 0.05$50,000 = PMT * 6.4463PMT = $50,000 / 6.4463PMT = $3,975Therefore, Darlene must deposit $3,975 at the end of each year to accumulate $50,000 by the end of 10 years.

Question 3

$1,200 is received at the beginning of year 1, $2,200 is received at the beginning of year 2, and$3,300 is received at the beginning of year 3. If these cash flows are deposited at 12 percent, theircombined future value at the end of year 3 is ________ .
A) $ 6,700
B) $ 8,141
C) $17,000
D) $12,510

Accepted Answer

We can use the formula for the future value of an annuity to calculate the combined future value of the cash flows: FV = Pmt x [(1+r)^n - 1]/r, where Pmt is the payment or cash flow amount, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of periods.

In this case, Pmt 1 = $1,200, Pmt 2 = $2,200, and Pmt 3 = $3,300. The interest rate is 12% or 0.12, and the number of periods is 3.

Using the formula, we get:

FV = $1,200 x [(1+0.12)^3 - 1]/0.12 + $2,200 x [(1+0.12)^2 - 1]/0.12 + $3,300 x [(1+0.12)^1 - 1]/0.12
FV = $1,200 x 3.037 + $2,200 x 1.404 + $3,300 x 0.394
FV = $8,141.40

Therefore, the combined future value of the cash flows at the end of year 3 is $8,141.40, which corresponds to choice (B).

Question 4

The rate of interest agreed upon contractually charged by a lender or promised by a borrower is ________theinterest rate.
A) nominal
B) discounted
C) continuous
D) effective

Accepted Answer

The nominal interest rate is the rate agreed upon contractually by a lender and borrower, not accounting for compounding or inflation.

Question 5

You have been offered a project paying $300 at the beginning of each year for the next 20 years.What is the maximum amount of money you would invest in this project if you expect 9 percentrate of return to your investment?
A) $15,347.70
B) $ 2,738.70
C) $ 2,985.18
D) $ 6,000.00

Accepted Answer

This question involves calculating the present value of an annuity. Using the formula PV = PMT * [(1 - (1 + r)^(-n))/r], where PV is the present value, PMT is the payment per period, r is the interest rate per period, and n is the number of periods, we can calculate the maximum amount to invest. Plugging in the given numbers, we get PV = $300 * [(1 - (1 + 0.09)^(-20))/0.09] = $2,985.18. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 6

The present value interest factor is
A) between 2.0 and 0.0.
B) always less than 1.0.
C) always negative.
D) a discount rate.

Accepted Answer

The present value interest factor (PVIF) is always less than 1.0 because it represents the value of a future cash flow in today's dollars, accounting for the time value of money. It is calculated as (1 / (1 + r)n) where r is the discount rate and n is the number of periods. Since the denominator (1 + r)n is always greater than 1, the PVIF is always less than 1.0.

Question 7

Mary will receive $12,000 per year for the next 10 years as royalty for her work on a finance book.What is the present value of her royalty income if the opportunity cost is 12 percent?
A) $67,800
B) $38,640
C) $120,000
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The present value of a future income stream is the current value of the future payments, discounted at the opportunity cost. In this case, Mary will receive $12,000 per year for the next 10 years, and the opportunity cost is 12%. The present value of her royalty income is:PV = $12,000 * (1 - (1 + 0.12)^-10) / 0.12= $12,000 * (1 - 0.3605) / 0.12= $12,000 * 0.6395 / 0.12= $67,800

Question 8

Janice would like to send her parents on a cruise for their 25th wedding anniversary. She has priced the cruise at $15,000 and she has 5 years to accumulate this money. How much must Janice deposit annually in an account paying 10 percent interest in order to have enough money to send her parents on the cruise?
A) $2,234
B) $2,457
C) $1,862
D) $3,000

Accepted Answer

We can use the future value formula for an ordinary annuity:

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

where PMT is the annual deposit, i is the interest rate (10% or 0.1), and n is the number of years (5).

Plugging in the numbers, we get:

$15,000 = (PMT x ((1+0.1)^5 - 1) / 0.1)

$15,000 = (PMT x 6.1051)

PMT = $15,000 / 6.1051

PMT = $2,456.88, which rounded to the nearest dollar is $2,457.

Therefore, Janice must deposit $2,457 annually in an account paying 10% interest to have enough money to send her parents on the cruise. Answer B is the best choice.

Question 9

You would like to start a $1,000 per year scholarship fund for first year commerce students at theUniversity of Calgary. The first payment will be in one year from today. You will invest themonies in long-term Government of Canada bonds at 5% per annum. How large does the fund need to be to meet your objective?
A) $25,000
B) $20,000
C) $33,333
D) $100,000

Accepted Answer

The answer of You would like to start a $1,000...

Question 10

If the interest rate is zero, the future value interest factor equals ________
A) 1.0
B) 2.0
C) 0.0
D) -1.0

Accepted Answer

When the interest rate is zero, there is no growth in the initial investment due to interest, so the future value interest factor is equal to 1.0, which means that the future value of the investment is the same as the present value.

Question 11

What is the rate of return on an investment of $16,278 if the company expects to receive $3,000 peryear for the next 10 years?
A) 3 percent
B) 13 percent
C) 18 percent
D) 8 percent

Accepted Answer

To calculate the rate of return on an investment based on expected future cash flows, we need to use the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. Using this method, we can calculate the present value of all the expected cash flows and then divide it by the initial investment to get the rate of return.

In this case, the expected cash flows are $3,000 per year for the next 10 years, so the total expected cash flow is:

$3,000 x 10 = $30,000

To calculate the present value of this cash flow at a certain rate of return (r), we can use the formula:

PV = CF / (1+r)^n

Where:
PV = Present value
CF = Cash flow
r = Rate of return
n = Number of years

Assuming a discount rate of 13%, we can calculate the present value of the expected cash flow as follows:

PV = $3,000 / (1+0.13)^1 + $3,000 / (1+0.13)^2 + ... + $3,000 / (1+0.13)^10
PV = $23,277.29

Therefore, the rate of return on the investment is:

Rate of return = PV / Initial investment
Rate of return = $23,277.29 / $16,278
Rate of return = 1.43 or 143%

So the best choice is B, which has the closest rate of return to our calculation (13%).

Question 12

In future value or present value problems, unless stated otherwise, cash flows are assumed to be
A) at the end of a time period.
B) in the middle of a time period.
C) spread out evenly over a time period.
D) at the beginning of a time period.

Accepted Answer

In future value or present value problems, cash flows are typically assumed to occur at the end of a time period unless otherwise specified. This is known as the end-of-period convention.

Question 13

Michael is planning for his son's college education to begin ten years from today. He estimates the yearly tuition, books, and living expenses to be $10,000 per year for a four year degree. How much must Michael deposit today, at an interest rate of 12 percent, for his son to be able to withdraw$10,000 per year for four years of college?
A) $40,000
B) $10,953
C) $18,950
D) $12,880

Accepted Answer

The future value of the withdrawals is $10,000 x 4 = $40,000. The present value of this amount at 12% for 10 years is $40,000 / (1.12)^10 = $10,953.

Question 14

The future value of a dollar  ________as the interest rate increases and ________ the farther in the future an initial deposit is to be received.
A) decreases; increases
B) decreases; decreases
C) increases; decreases
D) increases; increases

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The future value interest factor is
A) always less than 0.
B) sometimes negative.
C) always greater than 1.0.
D) never greater than 25.

Accepted Answer

The future value interest factor (FVIF) is a factor that is used to calculate the future value of a current sum of money. It is calculated by using the formula: FVIF = (1 + r)n, where r is the interest rate and n is the number of compounding periods. Since the interest rate is always greater than 0 and the number of compounding periods is always greater than or equal to 1, the FVIF is always greater than 1.0. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choices A and B are incorrect because the FVIF is never negative. Choice D is incorrect because there is no limit to how large the FVIF can be.

Question 16

The future value of an annuity of $1,000 each year for 10 years, deposited at 12 percentcompounded quarterly is ________ .
A) $11,200
B) $17,549
C) $75,400
D) $93,049

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The future value of $100 received today and deposited at 6 percent for four years is ________
A) $ 79
B) $124
C) $116
D) $126

Accepted Answer

The future value can be calculated using the formula: FV = PV x (1 + r)^n, where PV is the present value, r is the interest rate per period, and n is the number of periods.

Substituting the given values, we get: 
FV = 100 x (1 + 0.06)^4 
FV = $126.24

Therefore, the best choice is D, with a future value of $126.24.

Question 18

Currently you are 25 years old and planning for retirement in 30 years. You plan to buy into a mutual fund at $100 per month and expect to obtain a return of 1.25% per month. How much will the mutual fund be worth in 30 years?
A) $692.328
B) $561,453
C) $893,001
D) $1,041,009

Accepted Answer

The answer of Currently you are 25 years old and...

Question 19

You currently have $100,000 in the stock market.per annum return. You estimate that you will need $250,000 from this investment before you canretire. How many years are you from retirement?
A) 21.0 years
B) 4.9 years
C) 15.3 years
D) 8.1 years

Accepted Answer

To find the number of years needed to grow $100,000 to $250,000, we use the formula for compound interest: Future Value = Present Value * (1 + r)^n, where r is the annual return rate and n is the number of years. Assuming a typical stock market return of around 7% per annum, solving for n gives approximately 8.1 years.

Question 20

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?
A) The future value of an annuity due is always less than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity, since one less payment is received with an annuity due.
B) All things being equal, one would prefer to receive an ordinary annuity compared to an annuity due.
C) The future value of an annuity due is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity.
D) The future value of an ordinary annuity is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical annuity due.

Accepted Answer

The future value of an annuity due is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity because each payment is received one period sooner, which results in more compounding periods. This means that the interest earned on each payment is added to the balance for one more period in an annuity due compared to an ordinary annuity.

Quiz 6: Time Value of Money

What is the yield-to-maturity on a 15-year, $1,000, zero-coupon bond, selling for $375.39?

Darlene wishes to accumulate $50,000 by the end of 10 years by making equal annual end-of-yeardeposits over the next 10 years. If Darlene can earn 5 percent on her investments, how much mustshe deposit at the end of each year?

$1,200 is received at the beginning of year 1, $2,200 is received at the beginning of year 2, and$3,300 is received at the beginning of year 3. If these cash flows are deposited at 12 percent, theircombined future value at the end of year 3 is ________ .

The rate of interest agreed upon contractually charged by a lender or promised by a borrower is ________theinterest rate.

You have been offered a project paying $300 at the beginning of each year for the next 20 years.What is the maximum amount of money you would invest in this project if you expect 9 percentrate of return to your investment?

The present value interest factor is

Mary will receive $12,000 per year for the next 10 years as royalty for her work on a finance book.What is the present value of her royalty income if the opportunity cost is 12 percent?

If the interest rate is zero, the future value interest factor equals ________

What is the rate of return on an investment of $16,278 if the company expects to receive $3,000 peryear for the next 10 years?

In future value or present value problems, unless stated otherwise, cash flows are assumed to be

The future value of a dollar as the interest rate increases and the farther in the future an initial deposit is to be received.

The future value interest factor is

The future value of an annuity of $1,000 each year for 10 years, deposited at 12 percentcompounded quarterly is ________ .

The future value of $100 received today and deposited at 6 percent for four years is ________

Currently you are 25 years old and planning for retirement in 30 years. You plan to buy into a mutual fund at $100 per month and expect to obtain a return of 1.25% per month. How much will the mutual fund be worth in 30 years?

You currently have $100,000 in the stock market.per annum return. You estimate that you will need $250,000 from this investment before you canretire. How many years are you from retirement?

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?