What is the present value of a $500 deposit in year 1, and another $100 deposit at the end of year 4 if interest rates are 5 percent?
A) $480.00
B) $493.62
C) $558.46
D) $582.27

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The present value of the $500 deposit in year 1 is $500 / (1 + 0.05)^1 = $476.19. The present value of the $100 deposit at the end of year 4 is $100 / (1 + 0.05)^4 = $82.27. Adding these gives $476.19 + $82.27 = $558.46.

What Is the Present Value of a $500 Deposit in Year