Suppose Auburn plans to pay Coach Malzahn perpetuity if he wins a National Championship this season. The payment will be $37,000 each year for the rest of his life. Assume a 6% real interest rate. What is the present value of the perpetuity?
You are negotiating a deal to purchase a recreation center. You feel that the best way to value a firm is using yearly profits. The current owners want $1 million for the center. They let you take a look at their financial information, and you see that they see a pretty steady average of $50,000 per year. Assume a standard interest rate of 6%. Would you purchase the fitness center at the asking price?