Question: example problem. I am trying understand the details of Present value. I have the tables but do not understand how they got the answer. They
example problem. I am trying understand the details of Present value. I have the tables but do not understand how they got the answer. They are not explaining well enough for me. Here is the word problem:
On May 15, 2018 Rick Newlin reached a settlement on a long
overdue contract. The settlement results in Rick receiving a
total of $1,900,000 -- scheduled over 4 annual payments of
$475,000 each. The first payment starts on May 15, 2021, with
the remaining 3 payments following on May 15, 2022, May 15,
2023, and May 15, 2024
Rick wants to know the present value of his settlement today on
May 15, 2018, at a 6% interest rate. Show all calculations.
the answer that was given did not make sense to me. Here is what they gave:
Solution:
Present value of settlement = $475,000 * Cumulative PV factor at 6% for 3rd period to 6th period
= $475,000 * 3.08393 = $1,464,867
is this correct? I am not sure how they came up with 3.08393. the tables does not give that number. I would like a break down of how they came up with that number if it is correct. Thank you so much
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