Question -
1. Hopkins Books Inc. wishes to borrow $75,000 today for the purchase of publishing materials. They have an agreement with their commercial banker that they can borrow money at an annual rate of 5.5%. How much will the firm owe if they repay the loan in exactly 1 year?
2. Which choice has a greater present value if we assume a required rate of return of 11%?
(1) A lump-sum cash flow today of $248.69.
(2) $100 cash flows occurring 1, 2, and 3 years from today.
(3) A single cash flow of $331 3 years from today.