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1) If the present value of a cash flow at an annual rate of interest of 11.25 % is $30,000, what is the yearly cash flow? Assume that interest is compounded annually and round to the nearest cent.

2) What is the present value of a cash flow of $2,000 per year if the annual rate of interest is 7.5 %? Assume that interest is compounded annually and round to the nearest cent.

3) What is the present value of a cash flow of $1,200 if the rate of annual interest is 6.75 %? Round to the nearest cent.

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding the fundamental concepts of present value and cash flows is essential in financial management, as these principles underpin investment decisions, valuation of assets, and the assessment of financial viability. Present value (PV) calculations involve discounting future cash flows to their current worth using an appropriate interest rate. This paper explores three key scenarios involving present value computations, elucidating their calculations, implications, and applications in real-world finance.

Scenario 1: Determining Yearly Cash Flow from Present Value

The first scenario asks: Given that the present value of a cash flow is $30,000 at an annual interest rate of 11.25%, what is the amount of the yearly cash flow? This problem assumes an annuity, where a series of equal cash inflows occur periodically over a certain period. While the exact period isn't specified, for typical valuation, the assumption is often a perpetuity or a known duration. For illustration, we'll assume it is a perpetuity, where the cash flows continue indefinitely, which is a common assumption in such problems.

The formula for the present value of a perpetuity is:

PV = C / r

Where:

- PV is the present value ($30,000),

- C is the annual cash flow,

- r is the annual interest rate in decimal form (11.25% = 0.1125).

Rearranging to solve for C:

C = PV r = 30,000 0.1125 = $3,375.00

Therefore, the annual cash flow is approximately $3,375.00.

Scenario 2: Calculating Present Value of an Annuity

The second scenario involves computing the present value of an annuity with annual payments of $2,000 at an interest rate of 7.5%. To solve this, we utilize the present value of an ordinary annuity formula:

PV = P * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r]

Where:

- P is the annual payment ($2,000),

- r is the annual interest rate (7.5% = 0.075),

- n is the number of periods (which isn't specified). Assuming the payments are for a perpetuity (infinite periods), the formula simplifies to the perpetuity formula.

For a perpetuity, PV = P / r = 2000 / 0.075 = $26,666.67

Hence, assuming perpetuity, the present value of this cash flow series is approximately $26,666.67. If the payments are over a finite period, a different calculation involving n would be necessary.

Scenario 3: Present Value of a Single Cash Flow

The third scenario involves calculating the present value of a single cash flow of $1,200 at an interest rate of 6.75%. The present value formula for a single future sum is:

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n

Where:

- FV is the future value ($1,200),

- r is the annual interest rate (6.75% = 0.0675),

- n is the number of years between now and when the cash flow is received. Since n isn't specified, we will assume n equals 1 year for simplicity.

PV = 1200 / (1 + 0.0675)^1 = 1200 / 1.0675 ≈ $1124.84

If the cash flow occurs at a different time period, the calculation should adjust n accordingly. Since no specific period is provided, the assumption of one year is reasonable for illustrative purposes.

Conclusion

These scenarios collectively demonstrate essential financial calculations involving present value and cash flows, which are crucial for valuation, investment analysis, and financial planning. Accurate computations depend on assumptions about time horizons and payment structures. In practice, precise data about the time periods, payment schedules, and whether cash flows are perpetuities or finite streams are indispensable for accurate valuation.

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