Question 1

A $5,000 investment has doubled to $10,000 in ten years. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $15,000 if it continues to earn the same rate?
A)5.00 years
B)5.85 years
C)6.86 years
D)7.20 years

Accepted Answer

The investment doubled ($5,000 to $10,000) in 10 years, indicating a 100% growth over this period. To find the annual growth rate, we can use the rule of 72, which estimates the number of years required to double an investment at a given annual rate. The formula is 72 / annual rate = years to double. Here, we have 72 / 10 = 7.2% as the approximate annual growth rate. To grow from $10,000 to $15,000 (a 50% increase) at a 7.2% annual rate, we can use the rule of 72 in reverse or directly calculate the time it takes for a 50% growth. Direct calculation or approximation methods show it takes slightly less than 6 years, making 5.85 years the closest and correct choice.

Question 2

You want to retire in 25 years and you have just inherited $300,000. You believe you will need $1,450,000 upon retirement. What rate will you need to earn on the account to achieve this goal?
A)4.5 percent
B)5.5 percent
C)6.5 percent
D)8.5 percent

Accepted Answer

We can use the future value formula:

FV = PV*(1 + r)^n

where FV is the future value, PV is the present value (inherited amount), r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Rearranging the formula to solve for r, we get:

r = (FV/PV)^(1/n) - 1

Substituting the values given, we get:

r = (1450000/300000)^(1/25) - 1 = 6.5%

Therefore, the rate needed to achieve the retirement goal is 6.5 percent.

Question 3

You deposit $20,000 in an account that doubles in 7 years. How many years will it take the account to double again if it earns 14 percent per year?
A)4.92 years
B)5.29 years
C)6.62 years
D)8.22 years

Accepted Answer

Using the rule of 72, we can approximate that it will take approximately 72/14= 5.14 years for the account to double with a 14 percent return. Therefore, the closest answer choice is B, which is 5.29 years.

Question 4

A $400 investment has doubled to $800 in six years because of a 12.25 percent return. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $1100 if it continues to earn 12.25 percent?
A)2.56 years
B)2.76 years
C)3.46 years
D)5 years

Accepted Answer

The investment grows according to the formula for compound interest: A = P(1 + r)^t, where A is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest, P is the principal amount (the initial amount of money), r is the annual interest rate (decimal), and t is the time the money is invested for in years. Since the investment has already grown to $800, we use this as our new principal amount (P) and want to find out how long (t) it will take to grow to $1100 at the same annual interest rate of 12.25% (or 0.1225 in decimal form). Rearranging the formula to solve for t gives us t = log(A/P) / log(1 + r). Plugging in the numbers gives us t = log(1100/800) / log(1.1225), which calculates to approximately 2.76 years.

Question 5

What is the value in year 10 of a $1,000 cash flow made in year 5 if interest rates are 9 percent in years 6 and 7 and increase to 13 percent in the remaining years?
A)$1,538.62
B)$1,691.47
C)$1,714.31
D)$1,799.42

Accepted Answer

To find the value in year 10 of a $1,000 cash flow made in year 5, we need to compound the cash flow forward in time using the given interest rates. For years 6 and 7, the interest rate is 9%, and for years 8 through 10, the interest rate increases to 13%.First, we compound the $1,000 for two years at 9%:Future Value after 2 years = $1,000 * (1 + 0.09)^2 = $1,000 * 1.1881 = $1,188.10Then, we compound this amount for the next 3 years at 13%:Future Value after 3 more years = $1,188.10 * (1 + 0.13)^3 = $1,188.10 * 1.4425 = $1,714.31Therefore, the value in year 10 of the $1,000 cash flow made in year 5 is $1,714.31.

Question 6

Which of the following is the equivalent of $300 received today?
A)$795.99 to be received 20 years in the future assuming a 5 percent annual interest rate.
B)$100 to be received two years from now and $200 three years from now.
C)$300 compounded at 10 percent for one year.
D)All of these are the equivalent of $300 received today.

Accepted Answer

To find the equivalent future value of $300 today at a 5% interest rate over 20 years, we use the formula FV = PV * (1 + r)^n. Here, FV = $300 * (1 + 0.05)^20 = $795.99, which matches option A. Options B and C do not match the equivalent value of $300 today.

Question 7

What is the value in year 20 of a $1,000 cash flow made in year 8 if interest rates are 15 percent in years 6 through 13 and increase to 18 percent in the remaining years?
A)$5,779.57
B)$5,912.42
C)$6,005.71
D)$6,407.13

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Question 8

What is the value in year 6 of a $9,000 cash flow made in year 14 if interest rates are 7 percent in years 4 through 9 and increase to 10 percent after that?
A)$4,252.19
B)$4,417.46
C)$4,561.71
D)$4,579.53

Accepted Answer

1. To find the present value of the cash flow in year 14, we need to discount it back to year 6 using the different interest rates.
2. We can break the cash flow into two parts: years 6-9 and years 10-14.
3. The first part is a 4-year annuity with a present value of $5,059.60 using an interest rate of 7%.
4. The second part is a lump sum with a present value of $3,428.50 using an interest rate of 10%.
5. Therefore, the total present value of the cash flow in year 6 is $5,059.60 + $3,428.50 = $8,488.10.
6. To find the value in year 6, we need to compound the present value forward using an interest rate of 10% for 8 years (from year 6 to year 14).
7. The value in year 6 is $8,488.10 x (1.10)^8 = $4,561.71.
8. Therefore, the answer is C) $4,561.71.

Question 9

Time value of money concepts can be used by:
A)individuals doing personal financial planning.
B)CFOs and CEOs to make business decisions.
C)investors calculating a return on an investment.
D)All of these are users of time value of money concepts.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed can benefit from utilizing time value of money concepts. Individuals can use it for personal financial planning, CFOs and CEOs can use it for business decision making, and investors can use it for calculating returns on investments.

Question 10

A $7 million deposit earns 5 percent for 9 years. If the account loses 2 percent per year after that, how long will it take to be reduced back to $7 million?
A)6.78 years
B)10.29 years
C)11.29 years
D)21.74 years

Accepted Answer

The initial deposit grows to $11,376,357.97 (found using the compound interest formula A=P(1+r/n)^(nt), where P=7,000,000, r=0.05, n=1, and t=9). 
Then, the account loses 2% per year, which means it is reduced to 98% of its previous value each year. 
Let t be the number of years it takes for the account to be reduced back to $7,000,000. 
Then, (0.98)^t * $11,376,357.97 = $7,000,000. 
Solving for t gives t = 21.74 years, so the answer is D.

Question 11

Which of the following would you prefer?
A)$400 to be received in nine years when rates are 8 percent
B)$210 today
C)$500 to be received in 12 years when rates are 8 percent
D)$500 to be received in 12 years when rates are 9 percent

Accepted Answer

Option A offers $400 after 9 years at a rate of 8%, which is a future value. To determine the present value, we need to discount the future value using the present value formula, which takes into account the interest rate and time. Using the formula, the present value of $400 received after 9 years at 8% rate is $210. Option B offers the same amount immediately. Option C offers $500 after 12 years at an 8% rate, which has a present value of $198 today. Option D offers $500 after 12 years at a 9% rate, which has a present value of $164. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it offers the highest immediate amount.

Question 12

A firm's net income last year was $2.65 million. Its net income grew 8 percent during the last 5 years. If that growth rate continues, how long will it take for the firm's net income to double?
A)6.6 years
B)7.1 years
C)8.2 years
D)9 years

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Question 13

Which of the following investments would you prefer?
A)An investment earning 10 percent for 20 years
B)An investment earning 8.5 percent for 20 years
C)An investment earning 5 percent for 40 years
D)An investment earning 3 percent for 40 years

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Question 14

A $1,000 investment has doubled to $2,000 in seven years. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $5,000 if it continues to earn the same rate?
A)6.16 years
B)6.86 years
C)7.15 years
D)9.25 years

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Question 15

What is the value in year 4 of a $9,000 cash flow made in year 13 if interest rates are 7 percent in years 4 through 9 and increase to 11 percent after that?
A)$4,226.99
B)$4,472.06
C)$4,698.17
D)$4,716.52

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Question 16

Which of the following would you prefer?
A)$500 to be received in 10 years when rates are 8 percent
B)$300 today
C)$600 to be received in 12 years when rates are 8 percent
D)$700 to be received in 12 years when rates are 7 percent

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A)$500...

Question 17

A $2 million deposit earns 7 percent for 13 years. If the account earns 9 percent per year forever after that, how long will it take to grow to $5 million?
A)Zero; the account exceeds $5 million after 13 years
B)0.26 years
C)0.43 years
D)1.18 years

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Question 18

A firm's net income last year was $1.5 million. Its net income grew 5 percent during the last 5 years. If that growth rate continues, how long will it take for the firm's net income to double?
A)7.6 years
B)10.47 years
C)14.21 years
D)14.55 years

Accepted Answer

To use the Rule of 72 to estimate the time required to double the firm's net income, we divide 72 by the growth rate:
72 ÷ 5 = 14.4 years
Therefore, it will take approximately 14.4 years for the firm's net income to double. Rounded to two decimal places, we get 14.21 years.

Question 19

You want to retire in 40 years and you have $40,000 saved in your retirement account. You believe you will need $1,500,000 upon retirement. What rate will you need to earn on the account to achieve this goal?
A)6.75 percent
B)7.48 percent
C)9.13 percent
D)9.48 percent

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Question 20

You deposit $20,000 in an account that doubles in 7 years. How many years will it take the account to be reduced to its original value if it loses 12 percent per year?
A)4.92 years
B)5.42 years
C)6.62 years
D)8.22 years

Accepted Answer

To find how many years it takes for the account to reduce to its original value, we use the formula for exponential decay: $ P = P_0 (1 - r)^t $. Here, $ P_0 = 40,000 $, $ P = 20,000 $, and $ r = 0.12 $. Solving $ 20,000 = 40,000 (1 - 0.12)^t $ gives $ t \approx 5.42 $ years.

Quiz 4: Time Value of Money 1: Analyzing Single Cash Flows

A $5,000 investment has doubled to $10,000 in ten years. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $15,000 if it continues to earn the same rate?

You want to retire in 25 years and you have just inherited $300,000. You believe you will need $1,450,000 upon retirement. What rate will you need to earn on the account to achieve this goal?

You deposit $20,000 in an account that doubles in 7 years. How many years will it take the account to double again if it earns 14 percent per year?

A $400 investment has doubled to $800 in six years because of a 12.25 percent return. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $1100 if it continues to earn 12.25 percent?

What is the value in year 10 of a $1,000 cash flow made in year 5 if interest rates are 9 percent in years 6 and 7 and increase to 13 percent in the remaining years?

Which of the following is the equivalent of $300 received today?

What is the value in year 20 of a $1,000 cash flow made in year 8 if interest rates are 15 percent in years 6 through 13 and increase to 18 percent in the remaining years?

What is the value in year 6 of a $9,000 cash flow made in year 14 if interest rates are 7 percent in years 4 through 9 and increase to 10 percent after that?

Time value of money concepts can be used by:

A $7 million deposit earns 5 percent for 9 years. If the account loses 2 percent per year after that, how long will it take to be reduced back to $7 million?

Which of the following would you prefer?

A firm's net income last year was $2.65 million. Its net income grew 8 percent during the last 5 years. If that growth rate continues, how long will it take for the firm's net income to double?

Which of the following investments would you prefer?

A $1,000 investment has doubled to $2,000 in seven years. How much longer will it take for the investment to reach $5,000 if it continues to earn the same rate?

What is the value in year 4 of a $9,000 cash flow made in year 13 if interest rates are 7 percent in years 4 through 9 and increase to 11 percent after that?

Which of the following would you prefer?

A $2 million deposit earns 7 percent for 13 years. If the account earns 9 percent per year forever after that, how long will it take to grow to $5 million?

A firm's net income last year was $1.5 million. Its net income grew 5 percent during the last 5 years. If that growth rate continues, how long will it take for the firm's net income to double?

You want to retire in 40 years and you have $40,000 saved in your retirement account. You believe you will need $1,500,000 upon retirement. What rate will you need to earn on the account to achieve this goal?

You deposit $20,000 in an account that doubles in 7 years. How many years will it take the account to be reduced to its original value if it loses 12 percent per year?