How to Calculate Present Value: CFA® Level 1 Exam Preparation

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How much must you deposit today in order to withdraw $500 in 1 year, $700 in 3 years and $500 in 4 years, assuming your money earns 6.5% per year, compounded annually?

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Solve this question by working 3 compound interest problems. On the BAII Plus, press 1 N, 6.5 I/Y, 0 PMT, 500 FV, CPT PV, which yields $469.48. Then press

STO 1. Then press 3 N, 700 FV, CPT PV, which yields $579.49. Then press + RCL 1 = STO 1. Then press 4 N, 500 FV, CPT PV, which yields $388.66. Then press + RCL 1 = to see the answer. On the HP12C, press 1 n, 6.5 i, 0 PMT, 500 FV, PV. Then press STO 1. Then press 3 N, 700 FV, PV. Then press RCL 1 +

STO 1. Then press 4 n, 500 FV, PV. Then press RCL 1 + to see the answer. Note that the answer will be displayed as a negative number. Make sure the BAII

Plus has the P/Y value set to 1.

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