Introduction To Managerial Accounting
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Author: BREWER, Peter C., Garrison, Ray H., Noreen, Eric W.
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Chapter 12.A, Problem 6E
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Present value (PV) is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified
- If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at 12% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?
- Is it correct to say that Mr. Ormsby is the "state' s newest millionaire"? Explain your answer.
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1. If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at a 12% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?
2. Is it correct to say that Mr. Ormsby is the “state’s newest millionaire”? Explain your answer.
The Caldwell Herald newspaper reported the following story: Frank Ormsby of Caldwell is the state’snewest millionaire. By choosing the six winning numbers on last week’s state lottery, Mr. Ormsby has wonthe week’s grand prize totaling $1.6 million. The State Lottery Commission has indicated that Mr. Ormsbywill receive his prize in 20 annual installments of $80,000 each.Required:1. If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at a 12% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?2. Is it correct to say that Mr. Ormsby is the “state’s newest millionaire”? Explain your answer.
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