Homer promises Bart that he will give him $8,000 upon his graduation from college in 13 years at Springfield U. How much must Homer invest today to make good on his promise, if Homer can earn 6% on his money?

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Homer promises Bart that he will give him $8,000 upon his graduation from college in 13 years at Springfield U. How much must Homer invest today to make good on his promise, if Homer can earn 6% on his money?
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Present value of investment is the value of investment after discounting them using the required rate of return at the present. It will consider the effect of time value of money.

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