The value, in current dollars, of a sum of money to be received in the future describes
A payback value.
Suggested Answer: D
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41 comments · newest first
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Stephaine
10 months ago
Annuity value is a different concept, not this one!
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Brett
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off to me.
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Izetta
11 months ago
Totally agree, present value is the right term.
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Gladys
11 months ago
I thought it was future value at first.
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Xuan
11 months ago
It's definitely present value!
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Odette
12 months ago
I keep mixing up present value and future value; I hope I remember the definitions correctly during the exam!
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Sophia
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where they asked about the time value of money, and I think present value was the right term there too.
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Naomi
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about future value being the opposite of present value.
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Rickie
1 year ago
I think the answer is B, present value, because it refers to the current worth of future cash flows.
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Katina
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident on this one. Present value is the correct answer - it's the current worth of a future sum of money, discounted based on the time value of money.
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Carolynn
1 year ago
Wait, is this asking about annuity value? I'm a little confused on the difference between present value and annuity value. I'll have to review those concepts.
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is present value the same as payback value? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on present value. I'll need to remember the formula to calculate present value from a future amount.
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Timmy
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Present value is the current worth of a future amount, taking into account the time value of money. I just need to recall the specific formula.
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Hector
1 year ago
I remember learning about this in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the specifics. I'll have to review my notes and try to jog my memory before answering.
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Louisa
1 year ago
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Tien
1 year ago
I'm going with the present value option. Anything to avoid the future value - that's like trying to predict the weather, except with money.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
Yeah, present value is definitely the most practical option. Let's stick with that.
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Lottie
1 year ago
I think present value is the safest bet too. Who wants to deal with uncertainty?
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Phillip
1 year ago
I agree, present value is the way to go. It's more reliable than future value.
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Princess
1 year ago
Present value, no doubt about it. I'm so good at this, I can calculate the present value of my future lottery winnings even before I buy the ticket!
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Moira
1 year ago
I always get confused between present value and future value.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
No, it's present value for sure.
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Marica
1 year ago
I think it's future value actually.
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Pok
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely present value.
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Helaine
1 year ago
I think it's future value, actually.
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Tamra
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely present value.
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Cletus
1 year ago
Definitely the present value. I can already hear the cash registers ringing in my head when I think about calculating the current worth of that future dough!
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Bernardine
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's the present value. I mean, who cares about the payback value or the annuity value when we're talking about the current worth of a future sum?
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Nell
1 year ago
The present value is key to determining the worth of a future sum in today's dollars.
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Domonique
1 year ago
I agree, the present value is the most important factor in this case.
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Bambi
1 year ago
Yeah, the present value is what matters when we're talking about future sums.
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Arlean
1 year ago
I think you're right, it's definitely the present value.
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Vincenza
2 years ago
The present value option seems like the correct answer here. It's all about calculating the current worth of a future sum of money.
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Bulah
1 year ago
The present value helps us make informed financial decisions.
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Carma
1 year ago
It's all about determining the value of money in today's terms.
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Oretha
1 year ago
Calculating the current worth of a future sum is important.
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Kallie
1 year ago
I agree, the present value is the correct answer.
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Jennifer
2 years ago
I think it's D) future value. That's the value of an investment at a specific date in the future.
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Davida
2 years ago
I agree with Leontine. Present value is important in determining the worth of future cash flows in today's terms.
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Leontine
2 years ago
B) present value. It's the value of money today that is equivalent to a specified sum in the future.