Exam 5: Introduction to Valuation: The Time Value of Money

You just received a $5,000 gift from your grandmother which you have decided to save and then gift to your grandchildren 50 years from now. How much additional money will you gift if you earn 7.5 percent interest rather than 7 percent interest over the next 50 years?

Twelve years ago, your parents set aside $8,000 to help fund your college education. Today, that fund is valued at $23,902. What rate of interest is being earned on this account?

The interest earned on both the initial principal and the interest reinvested from prior periods is called:

Renee invested $2,000 six years ago at 4.5 percent interest. She spends all of her interest earnings immediately so she only receives interest on her initial $2,000 investment. Which type of interest is she earning?

When you retire 45 years from now, you want to have $1.25 million saved. You think you can earn an average of 7.6 percent on your investments. To meet your goal, you are trying to decide whether to deposit a lump sum today, or to wait and deposit a lump sum five years from today to fund this goal. How much more will you have to deposit if you wait for five years before making the deposit?

One year ago, you invested $1,750. Today it is worth $1,815.48. What rate of interest did you earn?

You are depositing $4,500 today at an annual interest rate of 7.2 percent. How much additional interest will you earn if you leave the money invested for 45 years instead of 40 years?

You invested $6,500 at 6 percent simple interest. How much more could you have earned over a 10-year period if the interest had compounded annually?

Nan and Neal are twins. Nan invests $5,000 at 7 percent at age 25. Neal invests $5,000 at 7 percent at age 30. Both investments compound interest annually. Both twins retire at age 60 and neither adds nor withdraws funds prior to retirement. Which statement is correct?

You're trying to save to buy a new $68,000 sports car. Currently, you have saved $36,840 which is invested at 4.9 percent annual interest. How many years will it be before you purchase the car, assuming the price of the car remains constant?

You just invested $49,000 that you received as an insurance settlement. How much more will this account be worth in 40 years if you earn an average return of 7.6 percent rather than just 7.1 percent?

Andy deposited $3,000 this morning into an account that pays 5 percent interest, compounded annually. Barb also deposited $3,000 this morning at 5 percent interest, compounded annually. Andy will withdraw his interest earnings and spend it as soon as possible. Barb will reinvest her interest earnings into her account. Given this, which one of the following statements is true?

Four years ago, Saul invested $500. Three years ago, Trek invested $600. Today, these two investments are each worth $800. Assume each account continues to earn its respective rate of return. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning these investments?

Travis invested $8,000 in an account that pays 4 percent simple interest. How much more could he have earned over a 7-year period if the interest had compounded annually?

Today, you have two coins each of which is valued at $100. One coin is expected to appreciate by 5.2 percent annually while the other coin should appreciate by 5.7 percent annually. What will be the difference in the value of the two coins 50 years from now?

Steve just computed the present value of a $10,000 bonus he will receive next year. The interest rate he used in his computation is referred to as the:

In 1903, the winner of a competition was paid $50. In 2017, the winner's prize was $235,000. What will the winner's prize be in 2040 if the prize continues increasing at the same rate? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest $500.)

What is the future value of $11,600 invested for 17 years at 7.25 percent compounded annually?

According to the Rule of 72, you can do which one of the following?

Assume the average vehicle selling price in the United States last year was $36,420. The average price five years earlier was $31,208. What was the annual increase in the selling price over this time period?