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Using a Present Value Table
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What does present value of an annuity represent?

Lump sum needed now to match future payments

In the formula PV=FV(1+r)nPV = \frac{FV}{(1 + r)^n}, what does rr represent?

Interest rate per period as a decimal

What is step 2 when using a present value table?

Find intersection of period and rate

Using intersection value 6.0021 with annual payment 9600 USD, what is the present value?

57,620.16 USD

If annual interest is 24% compounded monthly, what is the interest rate per period?

2%

For 12% p.a. compounded quarterly over 1 year, how many periods are there?

4 periods

To find payment when PV is known, which formula should you use?

PMT=PVintersection valuePMT = \frac{PV}{\text{intersection value}}

With PV 10,000 USD, intersection value 1.89, what is the payment per period?

5,291 USD

What is a common mistake when dealing with quarterly compounding?

Using years instead of total periods

Why is present value always less than future value?

It accounts for interest earned over time

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