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Explore the concept of present value, showing how years until cash receipt and interest rates impact investments. Learn through examples like the $1,000 worth $747 today with a 6% interest rate. Discover how it applies to IT costs' returns in each year, such as a 5-year investment costing $235,450,000.
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Calculation of Present Value Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.
“Show Me the Cash” Years before receiving the cash Interest rateor opportunity cost of investment
Example of Present Value Interest rate Years till return If we assume a 6% interest rate, receiving $1,000 in 5 Years is worth $747 today.
Present Value of IT Costs Assume 6% Interest Rate or 0.06
Present Value of IT Costs Shows returns in each year
Present Value of IT Costs Present Value of 5-year Cost of Investment $235,450,000