Iris expects to receive $1,000 at the end of each of the next three years. She will deposit these payments into an account that pays 10%, compounded semi-annually. What will be the future value of these payments, that is, the value at the end of the third year? 

 

2. Ansel Accounting Firm rents an office space for $250,000 per year which is due at the beginning of each year. If the hurdle rate of Ansel Accounting Firm is 10%, how much is the present value of five years' worth of rent?

3. Mae expects to receive $1,000 at the end of each of the next three years. She will deposit these payments into an account which pays 10%, compounded semi-annually. How much will be the future value of these payments, that is, the value at the end of the third year? 

 

4. Madison is thinking of buying an investment from PEP. If she purchases the investment, Madison will receive $1,000 every 3 months for 2 years. The first $1,000 payment will be made as soon as she buys the investment. If the required rate of return of Madison is 16%, what amount should she be willing to pay for this investment? 

 

5. Assuming that you can invest to earn a stated annual rate of return of 12%, but where interest is compounded semi-annually. If you make consecutive semi-annual deposits of $500 each, with the first deposit being made today, how much will be your balance at the end of fifth year? 

 

6. If Dua invests $5,000 in a mutual fund extending a total annual return of 8% and you re-invest the proceeds each year, how much will be the value of your investment after 5 years? 

7. How much will be the future value of a 5-year ordinary annuity which has annual payments of $200, evaluated at a 7.5% semi-annual interest rate?