PV and FV of $1
Solving for Unknowns (lump sum)
PV and FV of Annuities (ordinary, due)
Solving for Unknowns (annuities)
Trivia 101
100

Mordica Company will receive $400,000 in 7 years. If the appropriate interest rate is 10%, the present value of the $400,000 receipt is

a.   $204,000.

b.   $205,264.

c.   $604,000.

d.   $779,488.

b.   $205,264.

100

Barkley Company will receive $800,000 in a future year. If the future receipt is discounted at an interest rate of 8%, its present value is $504,136. In how many years will the $800,000 be received?

a.   5 years

b.   6 years

c.   7 years

d.   8 years

b.   6 years

100

A series of equal periodic payments in which the first payment is made on the beginning date of the contract is called this type of annuity...

an annuity due

100

The Johannsens know they will be needing to replace the roof on their home soon.   If the estimated cost to replace the roof is $25,000 and they can save $3,600 at the end of each year, how long will it take them to save up enough to replace the roof assuming they can earn 6% on their savings?  

a.   5 years

b.   2 years

c.   8 years

d.   6 years

d.   6 years

100

What is the pessimistic accountant's outlook on the world?

it's accrual

200

Nate is planning to invest his $5,000 graduation gift from his parents.  The account he is looking at earns a 10% annual return with interest compounding quarterly.  What amount will Nate have in the account after 5 years?  

a.   $8,052.55.

b.   $6,444.50.

c.   $7,500.00.

d.   $8,193.10.

d.   $8,193.10.

200

Dunston Company will receive $500,000 in a future year. If the future receipt is discounted at an interest rate of 10%, its present value is $256,580. In how many years is the $500,000 received?

a.   5 years

b.   6 years

c.   7 years

d.   8 years

c.   7 years

200

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their child's college education. They estimate that they will need $200,000 in eighteen years. If they can earn 6% per year, how much must be deposited at the beginning of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

a.   $6,470

b.   $6,105

c.   $11,110

d.   $5,924

b.   $6,105

200

PV = $242,980

PMT = $75,000

n = 4

What is the interest rate?

9%

200

Why are accounting departments the most welcoming?

Because they know everyone counts.

300

Jamaal wants to have $5,0080,000 when he retires in 30 years.  Assuming he can earn a 10% annual return, what does he need to invest today?  

$286,550.

300

An uncle asks to borrow $1,000 today and promises to repay you $1,300 two years from now. What annual interest rate would you be agreeing to?

14%

300

Lucy and Fred want to begin saving for their child's college education. They estimate that they will need $120,000 in eighteen years. If they can earn 5% per annum, how much must be deposited at the end of each of the next eighteen years to fund the education?

$4,266

300

Spencer Corporation will invest $25,000 every December 31 for the next six years (2025 – 2030). If Spencer earns 12% on the investment, what amount will be in the investment fund on December 31, 2030?

$202,880

300

How Do Ants Find Their Way Back To Their Nests?

By ACCOUNTING their steps

400

Altman Company invests $900,000 today. The investment will earn 6% for 5 years, with no funds withdrawn. In five years, the amount in the investment fund is...


$1,204,407.

400

PV = $44,421

FV = $80,000

n = 15

What is the annual interest rate?

4%

400

Garretson Corporation will receive $15,000 today (January 1, 2025), and also on January 1 for the next five years (2026 – 2030). What is the present value of the six $15,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

$69,072

400

Sonata Corporation will receive $40,000 on January 1, 2025 and each January 1 for the next five years (2026 – 2030). What is the present value of the six $40,000 receipts, assuming a 12% interest rate?

$184,191

400

How does Santa’s accountant value his sleigh?

The Net PRESENT value