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Present Value Question

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 years ago by AvatarJohn Moffat.
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  • August 13, 2015 at 8:53 am #267036
    Avatarsogan0
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    Hi Lecturer

    Please help me with this query below. I tried to use tables not sure discount factors or annuity.

    How much does an organisation that is providing a bursary for an engineering student
    need to invest at the beginning of the student’s first year to be able to pay the fees for
    the entire course from this amount plus interest earned. Assume the fees start at
    R40 000 and rise by 8% each year. The lump sum can be invested at 12%
    compounded annually. Assume the student will take 5 years to complete the course.

    August 13, 2015 at 5:52 pm #267091
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    You need to calculate the present value of the fees at 12%

    (I don’t understand how you have the question but not the answer. If your book does not have answers then you really should be using a different book 🙂 )

    August 14, 2015 at 9:38 am #267142
    Avatarsogan0
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    Im helping my friend with an assignment so do u use the present value table?

    August 14, 2015 at 1:31 pm #267163
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    You inflate the fees to get the actual amounts. Then you discount using the present value tables.

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