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Let t denote years. Consider the following stream of payments: t = Payment 1 $20

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Question

Let t denote years. Consider the following stream of payments:

t = Payment

1 $200

2 $400

a. Calculate the future value at t = 3 of the payment at t = 1 given an interest rate is 1% (r = .01).

b. Calculate the future value at t = 3 of the payment at t = 2 given an interest rate is 1% (r = .01).

As with the present value of a set of payments, the future value of a set of payments is simply the sum of the future values of the individual payments. Given your answers to parts a and b above, what is the future value at t = 3 of the stream of payments listed in the table above?

Explanation / Answer

a) FV of payment 1 is 200 * 1.01^2 = 204.02

b) FV of payment 2 is 400 * 1.01 = 404

c) FV = 204.02 + 404 = 608.02