Thursday 11 September 2014

Although appealing to more refined tastes, art as a collectible has not always performed so profitably. During 2003, an auction house sold a sculpture at auction for a price of $10,341,500. Unfortunately for the previous owner, he had purchased it in 1999 at a price of $12,437,500.

Although appealing to more refined tastes, art as a collectible has not always performed so profitably. During 2003, an auction house sold a sculpture at auction for a price of $10,341,500. Unfortunately for the previous owner, he had purchased it in 1999 at a price of $12,437,500.
  
What was his annual rate of return on this sculpture? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Annual rate of return %  


Explanation:

Assume that in 2010, a gold dollar minted in 1893 sold for $127,000. For this to have been true, what rate of return did this coin return for the lucky numismatist? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

Assume that in 2010, a gold dollar minted in 1893 sold for $127,000. For this to have been true, what rate of return did this coin return for the lucky numismatist? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Rate of return %  


Explanation:

In 1895, the first Putting Green Championship was held. The winner’s prize money was $180. In 2010, the winner’s check was $1,380,000.

In 1895, the first Putting Green Championship was held. The winner’s prize money was $180. In 2010, the winner’s check was $1,380,000.
 

What was the percentage increase per year in the winner’s check over this period? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))


  Interest rate %  


If the winner’s prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2037? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))


  Future value $  


Explanation:

Your coin collection contains 58 1952 silver dollars. If your grandparents purchased them for their face value when they were new, how much will your collection be worth when you retire in 2068, assuming they appreciate at a 4.9 percent annual rate? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)) Future value $ Explanation: To find the FV of a lump sum, we use: FV = PV(1 + r)t FV = $58(1.049)116 = $14,906.81 Calculator Solution: Note: Intermediate answers are shown below as rounded, but the full answer was used to complete the calculation. Enter 116 4.9% $58 N I/Y PV PMT FV Solve for $14,906.81

Your coin collection contains 58 1952 silver dollars. If your grandparents purchased them for their face value when they were new, how much will your collection be worth when you retire in 2068, assuming they appreciate at a 4.9 percent annual rate? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Future value $  


Explanation:

You have just received notification that you have won the $1 million first prize in the Centennial Lottery. However, the prize will be awarded on your 100th birthday (assuming you’re around to collect), 65 years from now. What is the present value of your windfall if the appropriate discount rate is 9 percent? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)) Present value $ Explanation: To find the PV of a lump sum, we use: PV = FV / (1 + r)t PV = $1,000,000 / (1.09)65 = $3,692.14 Calculator Solution: Note: Intermediate answers are shown below as rounded, but the full answer was used to complete the calculation. Enter 65 9% $1,000,000 N I/Y PV PMT FV Solve for $3,692.14

You have just received notification that you have won the $1 million first prize in the Centennial Lottery. However, the prize will be awarded on your 100th birthday (assuming you’re around to collect), 65 years from now.
 

What is the present value of your windfall if the appropriate discount rate is 9 percent? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Present value $  


Explanation:

You're trying to save to buy a new $191,000 Ferrari. You have $41,000 today that can be invested at your bank. The bank pays 4.9 percent annual interest on its accounts. How long will it be before you have enough to buy the car?

You're trying to save to buy a new $191,000 Ferrari. You have $41,000 today that can be invested at your bank. The bank pays 4.9 percent annual interest on its accounts.
 

How long will it be before you have enough to buy the car? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Number of years   


Explanation:

Assume that in January 2010, the average house price in a particular area was $276,400. In January 2002, the average price was $193,300. What was the annual increase in selling price?

Assume that in January 2010, the average house price in a particular area was $276,400. In January 2002, the average price was $193,300.
  
What was the annual increase in selling price? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Annual increase in selling price %  


Explanation:

At 6.10 percent interest, how long does it take to double your money? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

At 6.10 percent interest, how long does it take to double your money? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))
 

  Length of time years  


At 6.10 percent interest, how long does it take to quadruple it? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))


  Length of time years  


Explanation:

Solve for the unknown number of years in each of the following (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):

Solve for the unknown number of years in each of the following (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):
 

  Present Value Years Interest Rate Future Value
  $ 510   9 %   $ 1,212  
    760   10       1,629  
    17,900   17       260,563  
    21,000   15       391,887  



Explanation:

Solve for the unknown interest rate in each of the following (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):

Solve for the unknown interest rate in each of the following (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):
 

Present Value Years   Interest Rate   Future Value
  $ 330   4        %       $ 422  
    450   18                    1,571  
    48,000   19                    266,917  
    47,261   25                    803,425  



Explanation:

For each of the following, compute the present value (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):

For each of the following, compute the present value (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)):
 

Present Value Years   Interest Rate Future value
$        14       8 %   $ 16,451  
       5       14       61,557  
       30       15       896,073  
       35       8       560,164  



Explanation: