Question 1

You are considering investing in a retirement fund that requires you to deposit $5,000 per year, and you want to know how much the fund will be worth when you retire.What financial technique should you use to calculate this value?
A)Future value of a single payment
B)Future value of an annuity
C)Present value of an annuity
D)Present value of a perpetuity

Accepted Answer

Since the retirement fund requires yearly deposits, it is considered an annuity. The financial technique used to calculate the future value of an annuity is the Future Value of an Annuity formula. Therefore, choice B, Future Value of an Annuity, is the best option for calculating the value of the retirement fund upon retirement.

Question 2

If the present value annuity factor is 3.8896, what is the present value annuity factor for an equivalent annuity due if the interest rate is 9 percent?
A)3.5684
B)4.2397
C)3.8896
D)5.3127

Accepted Answer

The present value annuity factor for an equivalent annuity due is calculated by multiplying the present value annuity factor by (1 + interest rate). 
PVAF for an equivalent annuity due = PVAF for a regular annuity x (1+interest rate)
PVAF for an equivalent annuity due = 3.8896 x (1+0.09)
PVAF for an equivalent annuity due = 4.2397 
Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 3

If the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r percent for n years is 9.6463, what is the present value of $1 to be received in n years at r percent interest rate?
A)$9.6463
B)$1.0000
C)$0.1037
D)$0.4132

Accepted Answer

The future value formula is given by $FV = PV(1+r)^n$, where $FV$ is the future value, $PV$ is the present value, $r$ is the interest rate, and $n$ is the number of years.

In this case, we know that $FV=9.6463$, $PV=1$ (since we are asked to find the present value of $1 to be received in n years), and $n$ and $r$ are unknown.

We can rearrange the formula to solve for $PV$:
$PV = \frac{FV}{(1+r)^n}$

Substituting the given values, we get:
$1 = \frac{9.6463}{(1+r)^n}$

Solving for $1+r$, we get:
$1+r = (9.6463)^{\frac{1}{n}}$

We can then substitute this back into the formula for $PV$:
$PV = \frac{FV}{(1+r)^n} = \frac{1}{(9.6463)^{\frac{1}{n}}}$

Using a calculator or estimating, we get $PV \approx 0.1037$. Therefore, the answer is C.

Question 4

John House has taken a 20-year $250,000 mortgage on his house at an interest rate of 6 percent per year.What is the remaining balance (or value) of the mortgage after the payment of the fifth annual installment?
A)$128,958.41
B)$211,689.53
C)$141,019.50
D)$248,719.21

Accepted Answer

The remaining balance after the payment of the fifth annual installment can be calculated using the formula for the remaining balance of an amortizing loan or by using a financial calculator. The calculation involves finding the present value of the remaining 15 payments (20 years total minus 5 years paid) at the original interest rate of 6%. The correct calculation results in a remaining balance of $211,689.53.

Question 5

Mr.Hopper expects to retire in 25 years, and he wishes to accumulate $750,000 in his retirement fund by that time.If the interest rate is 10 percent per year, how much should Mr.Hopper put into his retirement fund each year in order to achieve this goal? (Assume that he makes payments at the end of each year.)
A)$4,559.44
B)$2,500
C)$7,626.05
D)$8,418.29

Accepted Answer

We can use the formula for the present value of an annuity to solve this problem:

PV = PMT x [(1 - (1 / (1 + r)^n)) / r]

where PV is the present value (in this case, $0), PMT is the annual payment, r is the interest rate (10% or 0.10), and n is the number of payments (25 years).

Plugging in the given values, we get:

0 = PMT x [(1 - (1 / (1 + 0.10)^25)) / 0.10]

Solving for PMT, we get:

PMT = $7,626.05

Therefore, Mr. Hopper should put $7,626.05 into his retirement fund each year in order to achieve his goal.

Question 6

What is the present value of a six-year $5,000 per year annuity at a discount rate of 10 percent?
A)$21,776.30
B)$3,371.91
C)$16,760.78
D)$18,327.82

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Question 7

After retirement, you expect to live for 25 years.You would like to have $75,000 income each year.How much should you have saved in your retirement account to receive this income, if the annual interest rate is 9 percent per year? (Assume that the payments start on the day of your retirement.)
A)$736,693.47
B)$802,995.88
C)$2,043,750.21
D)$1,427,831.93

Accepted Answer

We can use the present value formula for an annuity to find the amount needed to generate $75,000 per year for 25 years at 9% interest rate:

PV = PMT * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r]

where PV is the present value of the annuity, PMT is the annual payment, r is the annual interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Plugging in the numbers, we get:

PV = $75,000 * [(1 - (1 + 0.09)^-25) / 0.09]
PV = $802,995.88

Therefore, the amount needed in the retirement account is $802,995.88. The correct answer is B.

Question 8

John House has taken a $250,000 mortgage on his house at an interest rate of 6 percent per year.If the mortgage calls for 20 equal annual payments, what is the amount of each payment?
A)$21,796.14
B)$10,500.00
C)$16,882.43
D)$24,327.18

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is found using the formula for an annuity, which calculates the annual payment required to pay off a loan with interest over a fixed period. Given a principal of $250,000, an annual interest rate of 6% (0.06), and a term of 20 years, the formula gives the annual payment amount, which matches option A, $21,796.14.

Question 9

After retirement, you expect to live for 25 years.You would like to have $75,000 income each year.How much should you have saved in your retirement account to receive this income if the annual interest rate is 9 percent per year? (Assume that the payments start one year after your retirement.)
A)$736,693.47
B)$83,431.17
C)$1,875,000
D)$1,213,487.12

Accepted Answer

To find out how much should be saved in the retirement account, we can use the formula for the present value of an annuity: $PV = PMT \times \left(\frac{1 - (1 + r)^{-n}}{r}\right)$, where PV is the present value (amount needed in the retirement account), PMT is the annual payment ($75,000), r is the annual interest rate (9% or 0.09), and n is the number of years (25). Plugging in the values, we get $PV = 75,000 \times \left(\frac{1 - (1 + 0.09)^{-25}}{0.09}\right)$, which calculates to approximately $736,693.47.

Question 10

If the present value annuity factor for 10 years at 10 percent interest rate is 6.1446, what is the present value annuity factor for an equivalent annuity due?
A)6.1446
B)7.3800
C)6.7590
D)5.7321

Accepted Answer

The present value annuity factor for an annuity due can be found by multiplying the present value annuity factor for an ordinary annuity by (1 + r), where r is the interest rate. Therefore, for an interest rate of 10 percent (or 0.10), the calculation is 6.1446 * (1 + 0.10) = 6.75906, which rounds to 6.7590.

Question 11

What is the six-year present value annuity factor at an interest rate of 9 percent?
A)7.5233
B)4.4859
C)1.6771
D)3.1432

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Question 12

What is the present value of a $1,000 per year annuity for five years at an interest rate of 12 percent?
A)$6,352.85
B)$3,604.78
C)$567.43
D)$2,743.28

Accepted Answer

We can use the present value of an annuity formula:

PV = CF / r * (1 - 1 / (1 + r)^n)

where CF is the cash flow (in this case, $1,000 per year), r is the interest rate (12% or 0.12), and n is the number of years (5).

Plugging in the numbers, we get:

PV = 1000 / 0.12 * (1 - 1 / (1 + 0.12)^5)
PV = $3,604.78

Therefore, the present value of the annuity is $3,604.78. The best choice is B.

Question 13

If the present value of $1 received n years from today at an interest rate of r is 0.3855, then what is the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r percent for n years?
A)$1.3855
B)$2.594
C)$1.701
D)Not enough information is given to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

The present value formula is: PV = FV/(1+r)^n.

We are given PV = 0.3855 for receiving $1 in n years.

So, 0.3855 = 1/(1+r)^n

Solving for (1+r)^n, we get (1+r)^n = 1/0.3855

Now, we need to find the future value of $1 invested today. Let this be FV.

FV = PV*(1+r)^n = 1 * (1+r)^n * (0.3855)

Substituting the value of (1+r)^n, we get:

FV = 1 * (1/0.3855) * (0.3855) = 2.594.

Therefore, the future value of $1 invested today is $2.594.

Question 14

If the present value annuity factor at 8 percent for 10 years is 6.71, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?
A)3.108
B)14.486
C)2.159
D)5.384

Accepted Answer

The equivalent future value annuity factor can be calculated by dividing 1 by the present value annuity factor and subtracting it from 1. 
1 - (1/6.71) = 0.8539
Using the formula for future value annuity factor at 8 percent for 10 years: 
(1 - (1/1.08^10))/0.08 = 14.486. Thus, the equivalent future value annuity factor is 14.486.

Question 15

If the present value of $1 received n years from today at an interest rate of r is 0.621, then what is the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r% for n years?
A)$1.000
B)$1.610
C)$1.621
D)Not enough information is given to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

The future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r% for n years can be found by taking the reciprocal of the present value factor. Since the present value of $1 received n years from today at an interest rate of r is 0.621, the future value is 1 / 0.621 = 1.61.

Question 16

If the present value annuity factor at 10 percent for 10 years is 6.1446, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?
A)3.1080
B)15.9375
C)2.5937
D)8.4132

Accepted Answer

The present value annuity factor (PVAF) represents the value today of a series of equal cash flows that are received at the end of each period.

The formula for PVAF is:

PVAF = (1 - (1+r)^-n)/r

where r is the discount rate and n is the number of periods.

Given that the PVAF at 10% for 10 years is 6.1446, we can solve for the future value annuity factor (FVAF) using the formula:

FVAF = (1+r)^n * PVAF

FVAF = (1+0.10)^10 * 6.1446

FVAF = 15.9375

Therefore, the equivalent future value annuity factor is 15.9375, which corresponds to choice B.

Question 17

For $10,000, you can purchase a five-year annuity that will pay $2,504.57 per year for five years.The payments occur at the end of each year.Calculate the effective annual interest rate implied by this arrangement.
A)8 percent
B)9 percent
C)10 percent
D)11 percent

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Question 18

If the future value annuity factor at 10 percent and five years is 6.1051, calculate the equivalent present value annuity factor.
A)6.1051
B)3.7908
C)6.7156
D)4.8127

Accepted Answer

The formula for calculating present value annuity factor is:
Present Value Annuity Factor = (1-(1+r)^-n) / r
Where, 
r = interest rate
n = number of periods

We are given future value annuity factor, which is:
Future Value Annuity Factor = (1+r)^n - 1 / r
So, to find the present value annuity factor, we need to rearrange the above formula as follows:
Present Value Annuity Factor = 1 / (1+r)^n x Future Value Annuity Factor

Plugging in the values, we get:
Present Value Annuity Factor = 1 / (1+0.1)^5 x 6.1051
= 3.7908

Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 19

For $10,000, you can purchase a five-year annuity that will pay $2,358.65 per year for five years.The payments occur at the beginning of each year.Calculate the effective annual interest rate implied by this arrangement.
A)8 percent
B)9 percent
C)10 percent
D)11 percent

Accepted Answer

Using the formula to calculate effective annual interest rate for an annuity, 
Effective Annual Interest Rate = [(1 + Annual Interest Rate/Number of Payments per Year)^Number of Payments per Year] - 1
We can solve for the annual interest rate:
$10,000 = $2,358.65 x [(1-(1+r)^-5)/r]
Using trial and error or a financial calculator, we can find that the annual interest rate is approximately 8.936%. Plugging this back into the formula for effective annual interest rate, we get: 
Effective Annual Interest Rate = [(1 + 0.08936/1)^1] - 1 = 8.936% or approximately 9% rounded to the nearest percent. 
Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 20

If the present value annuity factor at 12 percent for five years is 3.6048, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?
A)2.0455
B)6.3529
C)1.7623
D)5.1237

Accepted Answer

To find the equivalent future value annuity factor, we use the formula:
FVAF = (1+r)^n - 1 / r
where r is the interest rate and n is the number of periods.
Therefore, FVAF = (1+0.12)^5 -1 / 0.12 = 6.3529 (rounded to four decimal places).
Thus, the best choice is B.

Quiz 2: How to Calculate Present Values

You are considering investing in a retirement fund that requires you to deposit $5,000 per year, and you want to know how much the fund will be worth when you retire.What financial technique should you use to calculate this value?

If the present value annuity factor is 3.8896, what is the present value annuity factor for an equivalent annuity due if the interest rate is 9 percent?

If the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r percent for n years is 9.6463, what is the present value of $1 to be received in n years at r percent interest rate?

John House has taken a 20-year $250,000 mortgage on his house at an interest rate of 6 percent per year.What is the remaining balance (or value) of the mortgage after the payment of the fifth annual installment?

What is the present value of a six-year $5,000 per year annuity at a discount rate of 10 percent?

After retirement, you expect to live for 25 years.You would like to have $75,000 income each year.How much should you have saved in your retirement account to receive this income, if the annual interest rate is 9 percent per year? (Assume that the payments start on the day of your retirement.)

John House has taken a $250,000 mortgage on his house at an interest rate of 6 percent per year.If the mortgage calls for 20 equal annual payments, what is the amount of each payment?

After retirement, you expect to live for 25 years.You would like to have $75,000 income each year.How much should you have saved in your retirement account to receive this income if the annual interest rate is 9 percent per year? (Assume that the payments start one year after your retirement.)

If the present value annuity factor for 10 years at 10 percent interest rate is 6.1446, what is the present value annuity factor for an equivalent annuity due?

What is the six-year present value annuity factor at an interest rate of 9 percent?

What is the present value of a $1,000 per year annuity for five years at an interest rate of 12 percent?

If the present value of $1 received n years from today at an interest rate of r is 0.3855, then what is the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r percent for n years?

If the present value annuity factor at 8 percent for 10 years is 6.71, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?

If the present value of $1 received n years from today at an interest rate of r is 0.621, then what is the future value of $1 invested today at an interest rate of r% for n years?

If the present value annuity factor at 10 percent for 10 years is 6.1446, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?

For $10,000, you can purchase a five-year annuity that will pay $2,504.57 per year for five years.The payments occur at the end of each year.Calculate the effective annual interest rate implied by this arrangement.

If the future value annuity factor at 10 percent and five years is 6.1051, calculate the equivalent present value annuity factor.

For $10,000, you can purchase a five-year annuity that will pay $2,358.65 per year for five years.The payments occur at the beginning of each year.Calculate the effective annual interest rate implied by this arrangement.

If the present value annuity factor at 12 percent for five years is 3.6048, what is the equivalent future value annuity factor?