Question: What is the true discount on a sum of $8000 due in 5 years at 7% per annum?
Options:
Correct Answer: $700
Solution:
Present Worth = 8000 / (1 + 0.07*5) = 8000 / 1.35 = $5925.93. True Discount = 8000 - 5925.93 = $2074.07.