On January 1, you win $60,000,000 in the state lottery. The $60,000,000 prize will be paid in equal installments of $6,000,000 over 10 years. The payments will be made on December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31 of the current year. If the current interest rate is 6%, determine the present value of your winnings. Use the present value tables in Appendix A.

On January 1, you win $60,000,000 in the state lottery. The $60,000,000 prize will be paid in equal installments of $6,000,000 over 10 years. The payments will be made on December 31 of each year, beginning on December 31 of the current year. If the current interest rate is 6%, determine the present value of your winnings. Use the present value tables in Appendix A.

Excel Applications for Accounting Principles

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Author:Gaylord N. Smith

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Chapter27: Time Value Of Money (compound)

Section: Chapter Questions

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