Marcos receives an annuity payment of $2,500, payable every two years, for the next ten years. The next payment is due two years from today. What is the present value of this annuity at a discount rate of 5 percent?

$9,416.75

Explanation:

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows.

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 1 = 0

Cash flow in year 2 = $2500

Cash flow in year 3 = 0

Cash flow in year 4 = $2500

Cash flow in year 5 = 0

Cash flow in year 6 = $2500

Cash flow in year 7 = 0

Cash flow in year 8 = $2500

Cash flow in year 9 = 0

Cash flow in year 10 = $2500

Present value = $9416.75

To find the PV using a financial calacutor:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

3. Press compute

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