Suppose That the Present Value of Receiving a Guaranteed $450

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the present value of receiving a guaranteed $450 in two years is $385.80.The opportunity rate of return on similar risk investments is 8 percent.According to this information, all else equal, which of the following statements is correct?

A) It always would be preferable to wait two years to receive the $450 because this value is greater than the present value.
B) Risk averse investors always would prefer to take the $385.80 today because it is a guaranteed amount whereas there is uncertainty as to whether the future amount will be paid.
C) No investor should be willing to pay more than $385.80 for such an investment.
D) It is apparent the present value was computed incorrectly because the present value of a future amount always should be greater than the future value.
E) None of the above is a correct answer.