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Here is a step-by-step Excel approach to finding the FV of $6,000 (see Exhibit 4.4).<br />

• Enter the following values into cells C4, C5, and C6, respectively.<br />

C4 = -$6,000 (Note that this must be a negative value, as it is an outflow of cash.)<br />

C5 = 6%<br />

C6 = 5<br />

• Now enter the “=” sign into cell B8.<br />

• Now select “FV” from the functions box (may require you to use the drop-down menu to<br />

find FV).<br />

Exhibit 4.3 Finding FV.<br />

Exhibit 4.4 Solving for FV: Excel example 2.<br />

• Now enter the Rate value (select cell C5).<br />

• Now enter the Nper value (select cell C6).<br />

• Skip the Pmt value or insert “0” (this is for a payment value made each period).<br />

• Now enter the PV value (select cell C4).<br />

• Now select “OK” in the function argument box.<br />

The FV of our $6,000 calculated out to five years at 6% equals $8,029.35.

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