The future value of the car that costs $25,000 today in 5 years at an inflation rate of 3% per year is $28,981.85.
The future value shows the value that a present value will be in a future period, given the time value of money concept.
The future value can be computed using the future value formula, future value table, or an online finance calculator as below.
Price of a car today = $25,000
Period to buy the car = 5 years
Inflation rate per year = 3%
Future value factor of 3% for 5 years = 1.159
Future price of the car in 5 years' time = $28,975 ($25,000 x 1.159)
N (# of periods) = 5 years
I/Y (Interest per year) = 3%
PV (Present Value) = $25,000
PMT (Periodic Payment) = $0
Results:
FV = $28,981.85
Total Interest $3,981.85
Thus, the future value of the car that costs $25,000 today in 5 years at an inflation rate of 3% per year is $28,981.85.
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