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A present value calculator discounts a future cash flow or annuity back to its current worth, accounting for the time value of money at a given discount rate.

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PV = FV / (1 + r)ⁿ; PV of annuity = PMT × [(1 − (1+r)⁻ⁿ) / r]
PV
Present Value (currency)
FV
Future Value (currency)
r
Discount rate (%)
n
Time periods

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  1. 1PV = FV / (1 + r)ⁿ
  2. 2PV of annuity = PMT × [1−(1+r)^−n] / r
  3. 3Higher discount rate = lower present value
  4. 4Used for investment decisions, bond pricing, and project appraisal

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Receive $5,000 in 5 years, discount rate 6%
ଫଳ
PV = $5,000 / 1.06⁵ = $5,000/1.3382 = $3,736

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

What's the time value of money?

$100 today > $100 in 5 years. Can invest today's money and earn returns.

What discount rate should I use?

Often your cost of capital or expected return. 5-10% typical for personal finance. Business: WACC.

How is PV used in investing?

Evaluate if future cash flows justify today's cost. If calculated PV > cost, invest. If < cost, reject.

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