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Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. Chapter 3 The Time Value of Money (Part 1)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. 3-2 Learning Objectives 1.Calculate future values and understand compounding. 2.Calculate present values and understand discounting. 3.Calculate implied interest rates and waiting time from the time value of money equation. 4.Apply the time value of money using formula, calculator, and financial tables. 5.Explain the Rule of 72, a simple estimation of doubling values.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. 3-3 Startup Example: If you deposit $100 today, in a bank that pays interest rate of 5% per year, after one year, how much will you earn? $100 1 year 5% $5 so you earn $5 on the original $100 therefore, after one year you will have a total of: $100 + $5 = $105 Present Value (PV) Interest Rate (r) Interest Earned Future Value (FV) Number of time periods (n)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. 3-4 Startup Example: If you deposit this $100 for another year, how much will you have at the end of the second year? $105 1 year 5% $ so during the second year you earn another $5 on the original $100 + $0.25 on the $5 earned in the first year. therefore, after two years you will have a total of: $100 + $5+ $5.25 = $ year $100 5% Interest earned on interest

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Future Value and the Compounding of Interest Future value is the value of an asset in the future that is equivalent in value to a specific amount today. Lump-sum payment: one-time payment of money in the future. –Compound interest is interest earned on interest. –These concepts help us to determine the attractiveness of alternative investments. –They also help us to figure out the effect of inflation on the future cost of assets, such as a car or a house.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. 3-6 Time Value of Money Equation Time value of money notations: FV = Future Value PV = Present Value (or initial deposit) r = Interest Rate (or growth rate, annual percentage increase on an investment) n = Number of time periods FV = PV x (1+r) n Future value interest factor (FVIF)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (A) The Single-Period Scenario FV = PV(1+ r) Example 1: Let’s say John deposits $200 for a year in an account that pays 6% per year. At the end of the year, he will have: FV = $200 + ($200 x.06) = $212 = $200(1.06) = $212

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (B) The Multiple-Period Scenario FV = PV x (1+r) n Example 2: If John closes out his account after 3 years, how much money will he have accumulated? How much of that is the interest-on-interest component? What about after 10 years? FV 3 = $200(1.06) 3 = $200* = $238.20, where 6% interest per year for 3 years = $200 x.06 x 3=$36 Interest on interest = $ $200 - $36 =$2.20 FV 10 = $200(1.06) 10 = $200 x = $ where 6% interest per year for 10 years = $200 x.06 x 10 = $120 Interest on interest = $ $200 - $120 = $38.17

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems Method 1: The formula method –Time-consuming, tedious, but least dependent Method 2: The financial calculator approach –Quick and easy Method 3: The spreadsheet method –Most versatile Method 4: The use of time value tables: –Easy and convenient, but most limiting in scope

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems (continued) Example 3: Compounding of Interest Let’s say you want to know how much money you will have accumulated in your bank account after 4 years, if you deposit all $5,000 of your high-school graduation gifts into an account that pays a fixed interest rate of 5% per year. You leave the money untouched for all four of your college years.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems (continued) Example 3: Answer Using the Formula Method: FV = PV x (1+r) n $5,000(1.05) 4 =$6, Calculator method: PV =-5,000; N=4; I/Y=5; PMT=0; CPT FV=$ Using the Time value table method: FV = PV*(FVIF, 5%, 4) =5000*(1.2155)=6077.5, where (FVIF, 5%,4) = Future value interest factor listed under the 5% column and in the 4-year row of the Future Value of $1 table.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Example 4: Future Cost due to Inflation Let’s say that you have seen your dream house, which is currently listed at $300,000, but unfortunately, you are not in a position to buy it right away and will have to wait at least another 5 years before you will be able to afford it. If house values are appreciating at the average annual rate of inflation of 5%, how much will a similar house cost after 5 years? 3.1 (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems (continued)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems (Continued) Example 4 (Answer) Using Formula Method: PV = current cost of the house = $300,000 n = 5 years r = average annual inflation rate = 5% Solving for FV, we have FV = $300,000*(1.05) 5 = $300,000*( ) = $382,884.5 So the house will cost $382,884.5 after 5 years.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Methods of Solving Future Value Problems (continued) Calculator method: PV =-300,000; N=5; I/Y=5; PMT=0; CPT FV=$382,884.5 Using time value table method: FV = PV(FVIF, 5%, 5) = 300,000*(1.2763)=$382,890; where (FVIF, 5%,5) = Future value interest factor listed under the 5% column and in the 5-year row of the Future Value of $1 table=1.2763

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Present Value and Discounting Involves discounting the interest that would have been earned over a given period at a given rate of interest. It is therefore the exact opposite or inverse of calculating the future value of a sum of money. Such calculations are useful for determining today’s price or the value today of an asset or cash flow that will be received in the future. The formula used for determining PV is as follows: PV = FV x 1/ (1+r) n

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (A) The Single-Period Scenario When calculating the present or discounted value of a future lump sum to be received one period from today, we are basically deducting the interest that would have been earned on a sum of money from its future value at the given rate of interest. i.e., PV = FV/(1+r)  since n = 1 So, if FV = 100; r = 10%; and n =1;  PV = 100/1.1=90.91

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (B) The Multiple-Period Scenario When multiple periods are involved… The formula used for determining PV is as follows: PV = FV x 1/(1+r) n where the term in brackets is the present value interest factor (PVIF) for the relevant rate of interest and number of periods involved, and is the reciprocal of the future value interest factor (FVIF)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Present Value and Discounting (continued) Example 5: Discounting Interest Let’s say you just won a jackpot of $50,000 at the casino and would like to save a portion of it so as to have $40,000 to put down on a house after 5 years. Your bank pays a 6% rate of interest. How much money will you have to set aside from the jackpot winnings?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Present Value and Discounting (continued) Example 5 (Answer) Using Formula Method FV = amount needed = $40,000 N = 5 years; Interest rate = 6%; PV = FV x 1/ (1+r) n = $40,000 x 1/(1.06) 5 = $40,000 x = $29,  Amount needed to set aside today

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Present Value and Discounting (continued) Calculator method: FV =40,000; N=5; I/Y=6; PMT=0; CPT PV= $29, Using Time value table method: PV = FV(PVIF, 6%, 5) = 40,000*(0.7473)=$29,892 where (PVIF, 6%,5) = Present value interest factor listed under the 6% column and in the 5- year row of the Present Value of $1 table=0.7473

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved (C) Using Time Lines When solving time value of money problems, especially the ones involving multiple periods and complex combinations (which will be discussed later) it is always a good idea to draw a time line and label the cash flows, interest rates, and number of periods involved.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved FIGURE 3.1 Time lines of growth rates and discount rates Growth rate: Discount rate:

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved TVM Example A friend promises to pay you $1000 three years from now if you loan him $500 today. What annual interest rate is your friend offering? FV = PV*(1+ r) n $1000= $500*(1+r) 3 (1+r) 3 = $1000/500 (1+r) 3 = $2 (1+r) = ($2) 1/3 r= r = 26%

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved TVM Example You are offered an investment opportunity that provides a rate of return of 10%. Assuming annual compounding, how many years you need to triple your investment? FV = PV*(1+ r) n 3PV= PV*(1+0.10) n (1.10) n = 3PV/PV (1.10) n = 3 n (ln(1.10)) = ln(3) n= [ln(3)/ln(1.10)] n=1.0986/ n= years

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved One Equation, Four Variables Any time value problem involving lump sums -- i.e., a single outflow and a single inflow--requires the use of a single equation consisting of 4 variables, i.e.,PV, FV, r, n If 3 out of 4 variables are given, we can solve for the unknown one. FV = PV x (1+r) n  solving for future value PV = FV X [1/(1+r) n ]  solving for present value r = [FV/PV] 1/n – 1  solving for unknown rate n = [ln(FV/PV)/ln(1+r)]  solving for # of periods

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved One Equation, Four Variables - Continued Assume that you purchase a 6-year, 8 percent savings certificate for $1,000. If interest is compounded annually, what will be the value of the certificate when it matures? FV = PV*(1+ r) n = $1000*(1+0.08) 6 = $1, what will be the value of the certificate when it matures if the interest rate is 10%? FV= $1000*(1+0.10) 6 = $1,771.56

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved One Equation, Four Variables - Continued Relationships between TVM variables: FVPV FV+ PV+ r+- n+-

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Applications of the TVM Equation: A Present Value Problem

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Applications of the TVM Equation: A Present Value Problem Using the formula method: PV = FV x 1/ (1+r) n = $2,000,000 x 1/(1.06) 40 = $2,000,000 x = $194,444.38

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: A Future Value Problem

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: A Future Value Problem (continued) Using formula method: FV = PV x (1+r) n =$7,200,000 x =$7,200,000 x =$1,475,822,146

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: An Interest Rate Problem

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: An Interest Rate Problem (continued) Using formula method: r = [FV/PV] 1/n – 1 = (7,012.76/5,000) 1/5 -1 = = 0.07 or 7%

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: A Waiting Time Problem

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved Application of the TVM Equation: A Waiting Time Problem (continued) Using formula method: n= [ln(FV/PV)/ln(1+r)] =ln(1,000,000/3,733.24)/ln(1.15) =ln( )/ln(1.15) =5.59/0.1398=40

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 1 Joanna’s Dad is looking to deposit a sum of money immediately into an account that pays an annual interest rate of 9% so that her first-year college tuition costs are provided for. Currently, the average college tuition cost is $15,000 and is expected to increase by 4% (the average annual inflation rate). Joanna just turned 5, and is expected to start college when she turns 18. How much money will Joanna’s Dad have to deposit into the account?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 1 (ANSWER) Step 1. Calculate the average annual college tuition cost when Joanna turns 18, i.e., the future compounded value of the current tuition cost at an annual increase of 4%. FV= $15,000 x (1.04) 13 = $15,000 x = $24,976.10

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 1 (ANSWER) (continued) Step 2. Calculate the present value of the annual tuition cost using an interest rate of 9% per year. PV = $24, x (1/(1+0.09) 13 =$24, x = $8, So, Joanna’s Dad will have to deposit $8, into the account today so that she will have her first-year tuition costs provided for when she starts college at the age of 18.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 2 Bank A offers to pay you a lump sum of $20,000 after 5 years if you deposit $9,500 with them today. Bank B, on the other hand, says that they will pay you a lump sum of $22,000 after 5 years if you deposit $10,700 with them today. Which offer should you accept, and why?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 2 (ANSWER) To answer this question, you have to calculate the rate of return that will be earned on each investment and accept the one that has the higher rate of return. Bank A’s Offer: Rate (r) = (FV/PV) 1/n - 1 = ($20,000/$9,500) 1/5 – 1 = = %

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 2 (ANSWER continued) Bank B’s Offer: Rate (r) = (FV/PV) 1/n - 1 = ($22,000/$10,700) 1/5 – 1 = = % You should accept Bank A’s offer, since it provides a higher annual rate of return i.e 16.05%.

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 3 You have decided that you will sell off your house, which is currently valued at $300,000, at a point when it appreciates in value to $450,000. If houses are appreciating at an average annual rate of 4.5% in your neighborhood, for approximately how long will you be staying in the house?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 3 (ANSWER) n =[ ln(FV/PV)]/[ln(1+r)] n =[ ln(450,000/(300,000])/[ln(1.045)] = / = 9.21 years

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 4 You want to save $25,000 for a down payment on a house. Bank A offers to pay 9.35% per year if you deposit $11,000 with them, while Bank B offers 8.25% per year if you invest $10,000 with them. How long will you have to wait to have the down payment accumulated under each option?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 4 (ANSWER) Bank A n =[ ln(FV/PV)]/[ln(1+r)] = ln (25,000/11,000)/ln (1.0935) = / =9.18 years Bank B n =[ ln(FV/PV)]/[ln(1+r)] = ln (25,000/10,000)/ln (1.0825) = / =11.56 years

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 5 Your arch-nemesis, who happens to be an accounting major, makes the following remark, “You finance types think you know it all…well, let’s see if you can tell me, without using a financial calculator, what rate of return an investor would have to earn in order to double $100 in 6 years?” How would you respond?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved The rule of 72 It is a simple rule of thumb developed to find the length of time it takes to double your money if you are given the interest rate. r= 72/n Or you can find the interest rate that should be earned during a specified period in order to double your money n= 72/r

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 5 (ANSWER) Use the rule of 72 to silence him once and for all, and then prove the answer by compounding a sum of money at that rate for 6 years to show him how close your response was to the actual rate of return…Then ask him politely if he would like you to be his “lifeline” on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Rate of return required to double a sum of money = 72/N = 72/6 = 12% Verification: $100(1.12) 6 = $197.38…which is pretty close to double

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ANSWERS Problem 5 (ANSWER continued) The accurate answer would be calculated as follows: r = (FV/PV) 1/n - 1 = (200/100) 1/ 6 – 1 = = or %

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved TABLE 3.3 Doubling Time in Years for Given Interest Rates