Find the principal needed now to get each amount; that is, find the present value to get $600 after 2 years at 4% compounded quarterly.

Short Answer

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The answer is $554.09

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information 

The amount, A=$600

The rate of interest, r=4%=4100=0.04

The time period, t=2years

The investment compounded quarterly,n=4

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Step 2. Use Present value formulas

The present value P of A dollars received after t years, assuming a per annum interest rate r compounded n times per year, isP=A1+rn-nt

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Step 3. Calculation

Substitute the values in the Present value formula,

P=$6001+0.044-4×2P=$6001.01-8P=$6000.9900998P=$6000.92348P=$554.09

The Present value,P=$554.09

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