What is the PV of an annuity due with 5 payments of $4,200 at an interest rate of 5.5%?
A) $21,570.66
B) $19,110.85
C) $18,921.63
D) $16,651.03
E) $22,138.31

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To calculate the present value of an annuity due, we use the following formula: 
PV = PMT x [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r] x (1 + r)
Where:
PMT = payment per period 
r= interest rate per period 
n = number of periods

Substituting the given values, we get: 
PV = $4,200 x [(1 - (1 + 0.055)^-5) / 0.055] x (1 + 0.055)
PV = $4,200 x [(1 - 0.78315) / 0.055] x 1.055
PV = $4,200 x [0.21685 / 0.055] x 1.055
PV = $4,200 x 3.94224
PV = $16,565.27
However, since this is an annuity due, we need to multiply this value by (1 + r) to get the correct present value. 
PV = $16,565.27 x 1.055
PV = $18,921.63

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: $18,921.63.

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