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.A real estate broker, who makes his living by buying and selling properties, is

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Question

.A real estate broker, who makes his living by buying and selling properties, is evaluating the purchase of 10 acres of land for $83,000 cash now to be sold in the future for a profit. What escalated dollar sale value must the land have in 3 years to give a constant dollar investment DCFROR of 26% per year if annual inflation is projected to be 12%? Assume that the capital gain from the land sale will be taxed as ordinary income at an effective tax rate of 30%.

A)$278,651
B)$316,337
C)$297,631
D) $345,121

Explanation / Answer

b.$316,337