Supposed you are offered the alternative of receiving either $2,007 at the end of five years or $1,500 today. There is n

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Supposed you are offered the alternative of receiving either $2,007 at the end of five years or $1,500 today. There is n

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Supposed you are offered the alternative of receiving either$2,007 at the end of five years or $1,500 today. There is noquestion that the $2,007 will be paid in full. Assuming the moneyis not needed in the next five years, you would deposit the $1,500in an account that pays i% interest. (a.) What value of i% wouldmake you choose to deposit the $1,500 today? (b.) What is the valueof your investment at the end of every year (Year 1 to 5)? (c.)What would be your initial investment if interest rates are 3% and9%? Consider Compounding Interest.
answer letter (a) and (b) only
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