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Chapter 11, Problem 11.8EX

A.

To determine

Present Value: The value of today’s amount expected to be paid or received in the future at a compound interest rate is called as present value.

To calculate: The present value of $50,000 (Future amount).

B.

To determine

To explain: The reason why present value of $33,778 is less than the future value of $50,000.

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