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Is it more profitable to receive $1000 now or $1700 in nine years? Assume that money can earn 6% interest compounded annually.
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Is it more profitable to receive $1000 now or $1700 in nine years? Assume that money can earn 6% interest compounded annually.
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Question 620582: Hello, may you please help me solve:
Is it more profitable to receive $1000 now or $1700 in nine years? Assume that money can earn 6% interest compounded annually.
Thank you! Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Is it more profitable to receive $1000 now or $1700 in nine years? Assume that money can earn 6% interest compounded annually.
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$1000 after 6% interest compounded annually for nine years:
A = P(1 + r)^t
A = 1000(1 + .06)^9
A = 1000(1.06)^9
A = 1000(2.172)
A = $2171.89
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Answer: Take the $1000 now and invest it at 6% compounded annually
