Practice: M02 — Time Value of Money

Module: M02 Formulas: TVM Formulas Glossary: M02 Terms


Topic 1: FV and PV of Lump Sum

Question 1: A pension fund manager estimates a $10M contribution 5 years from now. Rate of return is 9%. What is the FV at year 15 (10 years after contribution)?


Question 2: Given a discount rate of 10%, calculate the PV of a $200 cash flow to be received in 2 years. Interest is compounded quarterly.


Topic 2: Annuity and Perpetuity

Question 3: Calculate the FV and PV of a 3-year ordinary annuity of $100/year at 10%.


Question 4: Kodon Corporation issues preferred stock paying $4.50/year in dividends beginning 4 years from now, forever. Rate of return = 8%. What is the value today?


Topic 3: Cash Flow Additivity

Question 5: An investor purchases a stock on January 1. Annual dividends for 4 years: 75, 125. Based on cash flow additivity, the PV is equivalent to a $50 annuity plus:

A. 0, 125 B. 50, 0 C. 25, 75


Question 6: The current exchange rate is USD/EUR 1.025. Risk-free rates: EUR 0.75%, USD 3.25%. The 1-year forward rate that best prevents arbitrage is:

A. USD/EUR 1.051 B. USD/EUR 1.025 C. USD/EUR 0.975