Question: What is the true discount on a sum of $10000 due in 10 years at 5% per annum?
Options:
Correct Answer: $2500
Solution:
Present Worth = 10000 / (1 + 0.05*10) = 10000 / 1.5 = $6666.67. True Discount = 10000 - 6666.67 = $3333.33.