Suppose you have a choice between receiving $5,000 today or $10,000 in five years. You believe you can earn 10% on the $5,000 today, but want to know what the $5,000 will be worth in five years

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Suppose you have a choice between receiving $5,000 today or $10,000 in five years. You believe
you can earn 10% on the $5,000 today, but want to know what the $5,000 will be worth in five
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