Answer:
$47,500
Explanation:
Since the payment is made monthly in advance for the period of 5 years, therefore the present value of annuity formula shall be used for the purpose of calculating the Present value of lease, which is given as follow:
Present value of annuity=R+R[(1-(1+i)^-n)/i]
In the given question
R=Rent per month paid in advance=$1,000
i=interest compounded monthly=10%/12=0.83%
n=number of payments involved=(12*5)-1=59
Present value of annuity=1,000+1,000[(1-(1+0.83%)^-59)/0.83%]
=$47,500
