You owe $6,000 payable three years from now. What alternative amount should your creditor be willing to accept today if she can earn 2.1% compounded monthly on a low-risk investment?

Low-Risk Investment

An investment that is generally considered safer, with a lower chance of losing principal but typically offering lower returns.

Creditor

An entity or person that lends money or extends credit to another party, expecting to be repaid, usually with interest.