Present value: Tommie Harris is considering an investment that pays 6.5 percent annually. How much must he invest today such that he will have $25,000 in seven years? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

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To find the present value, use the formula: PV = FV / (1 + r)^n. Here, FV = $25,000, r = 0.065, and n = 7. PV = 25000 / (1.065)^7 = $16,088 (rounded to the nearest dollar).

Present Value: Tommie Harris Is Considering an Investment That Pays