Learn to calculate present value (PV) in Excel using rate and period inputs for better investment comparisons and informed financial decisions.

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Imagine investing in a promising project, only to realize years later that it’s taking far longer than expected to recoup your initial outlay. Wouldn’t it have been invaluable to know upfront how long ...