John and sally claussen are contemplating the purchase of a


John and Sally Claussen are contemplating the purchase of a hardware store from John Duggan. The Claussens anticipate that the store will generate cash flows of $73,000 per year for 20 years. At the end of 20 years, they intend to sell the store for an estimated $430,000. The Claussens will finance the investment with a variable rate mortgage. Interest rates will increase twice during the 20-year life of the mortgage. Accordingly, the Claussens’ desired rate of return on this investment varies as follows: Years 1–5 7 % Years 6–10 9 % Years 11–20 11 % Required: What is the maximum amount the Claussens should pay John Duggan for the hardware store? (Assume that all cash flows occur at the end of the year.) (Use PV of $1 and PVA of $1)

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