An investor has asked for your help with the following time value of money applications. Use the appropriate factors from Table 6-4 or Table 6-5 to answer the following questions.

Required:

a. What is the present value of $50,000 to be received in five years using a discount rate of 8%?

b. How much should be invested today at a return on investment of 8% compounded annually to have $50,000 in five years?

c. If the return on investment was greater than 8% compounded annually, would the amount to be invested today to have $50,000 in five years be more or less than the answer to part b? Explain your answer.