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In 2 years you are to receive ₹ 20,000. If the interest rate were to suddenly decrease, the present…

The present value would rise. Since \(PV=20{,}000/(1+r)^2\), a decrease in the discount rate reduces the denominator and increases present value.

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In 2 years you are to receive ₹ 20,000. If the interest rate were to suddenly decrease, the present value of that future amount due to you would:

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The present value would rise. Since PV=20,000/(1+r)2PV=20{,}000/(1+r)^2, a decrease in the discount rate reduces the denominator and increases present value.

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