Answer:
$ 17,002.21 (none of the options is correct)
Explanation:
The formula for determining the present value ,which is the actual amount invested to give a future value is given below:
PV=FV*(1+r)^-n
The PV is the present value which is unknown
FV is the future worth of the investment which is $24,000
r is the rate of return which is 9% per year
n is the duration of investment which is 4 years
PV=$24,000*(1+9%)^-4
PV=$24,000*(1.09)^-4
PV=$24,000*0.708425211 =$ 17,002.21