Items 48 Through 51 Apply to the Appropriate Use of Interest

Multiple Choice

Items 48 through 51 apply to the appropriate use of interest tables. Given below are the future value factors for 1 at 8% for one to five periods. Each of the items 48 to 51 is based on 8% interest compounded annually.

-What amount should be deposited in a bank account today to grow to $10,000 three years from today?

A) $10,000 × 1.260
B) $10,000 × 1.260 × 3
C) $10,000 ÷ 1.260
D) $10,000 ÷ 1.080 × 3