Question

The present value of a $100 three-year annuity due (first cash flow occurs today) discounted at a rate of 10% is equal to ________.

a. $300.00
b. $248.69
c. $273.55
d. $135.17

Answer 1

The present value of a $100 three-year annuity due (first cash flow occurs today) discounted at a rate of 10% is equal to ________.

b. $248.69

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

The amount of the Annuity due = $100

Number of years for the annuity due= 3

Discount rate of the annuity due = 10%

Annuity factor from annuity table = 2.4869

Therefore, the present value of the annuity due = $248.69 ($100 * 2.4869).

Answer 2

Answer: c. $273.55

Step-by-step explanation:

The present value of an annuity due can be calculated thus;

= Annuity * present value interest factor of annuity due, 10%, 3 years

= 100 * 2.7355

= $273.55