Pete Morton is planning to go to graduate school in a program of study that will take three years. Pete wants to have $13,000 available each year for various school and living expenses. If he earns 7 percent on his money, how much must be deposited at the start of his studies to be able to withdraw $13,000 a year for three years? Use Exhibit 1-D. (Round time value factor to 3 decimal places and final answer to the nearest whole number.)

$34,116

Explanation:

To determine how much Pete would should save, we have to determine the present value of $13,000

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows

present value can be calculated with a financial calculator

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 3 = $13,000

I = 7%

Present value = $34,116

To find the PV using a financial calculator:

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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