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As the discount rate applied to a single amount (lump sum) future value increases, the present value __________________.

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Answer:

Decreases

Step-by-step explanation:

present value is the sum of discounted cash flows.

as interest rate increases, which is used in discounting cash flow,present value decreases.

for example, the present value of $10 one year from now with a 10% discount rate is $9.09

when discount rate is 12%, it becomes $8.92

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