Given below are the future value factors for 1 at 8 for one
Given below are the future value factors for 1 at 8% for one to five periods.
Periods Future Value of 1 at 8%
1 1.080
2 1.166
3 1.260
4 1.360
5 1.469
If $5,000 is deposited in a savings account today, what amount will be available three years from today?
Select one:
a. $5,000 x 1.080 x 3
b. ($5,000 x 1.080) = ($5,000 x 1.166) + ($5,000 x 1.260)
c. $5,000 x 1.260
d. $5,000 ÷ 1.260
Solution
We use the formula:
A=P(1+r/100)^n
where
A=future value
P=present value
r=rate of interest
n=time period.
Hence
A=$5000(1+8/100)^3
=$5000(1.08)^3
=$5000*1.260
Hence the correct option is C.
