A company purchased property that it expects to sell for $14,000 next year. The net present value of the investment is $1,000. The company is guaranteed an interest rate of 12% by the bank. What amount did the company pay for the property?
a. $11,500
b. $12,500
c. $13,000
d. $13,500
Answer:A
Choice “a” is correct. The requirement is to determine the amount that the company paid for the property.
Answer (a) is correct because the amount paid is $11,500. The present value of the sales price of $14,000 discounted at 12% for one year is equal to $12,500 ($14,000/1.12). If the net present value of the investment is equal to $1,000, the purchase price must be equal to $11,500 ($12,500 – $1,000).
Answer (b) is incorrect because this is the present value of the selling price.
Answers (c) and (d) are incorrect because the correct amount is $11,500.