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Mrs. X invests in an annuity immediately that promises annual payments of 50,000\displaystyle 50,000 for the next 16\displaystyle 16 years. If the interest rate is 6%\displaystyle 6\% compounded annually then the approximate present value of this annuity is

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A5,51,217.75\displaystyle 5,51,217.75
B5,75,900.00\displaystyle 5,75,900.00
C5,05,288.08\displaystyle 5,05,288.08
D5,35,617.45\displaystyle 5,35,617.45
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — 5,75,900.00\displaystyle 5,75,900.00

All Options:

  • A5,51,217.75\displaystyle 5,51,217.75
  • B5,75,900.00\displaystyle 5,75,900.00
  • C5,05,288.08\displaystyle 5,05,288.08
  • D5,35,617.45\displaystyle 5,35,617.45

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Given parameters: * Principal (P\displaystyle P) = Rs. 50,000\displaystyle \text{Rs. }50,000 * Nominal Interest Rate (r\displaystyle r) = 8%\displaystyle 8\% p.a. * Time (t\displaystyle t) = 1\displaystyle 1 year * Compounding Frequency (m\displaystyle m) = 2\displaystyle 2 (compounded semi-annually) * Semi-annual Interest Rate (i\displaystyle i) = 8%2=4%=0.04\displaystyle \frac{8\%}{2} = 4\% = 0.04 * Number of compounding periods (n\displaystyle n) = 1×2=2\displaystyle 1 \times 2 = 2 The compound amount (A\displaystyle A) is: A=P(1+i)nA = P(1+i)^n A=50,000×(1.04)2A = 50,000 \times (1.04)^2 A=50,000×1.0816=54,080A = 50,000 \times 1.0816 = 54,080 The Compound Interest (CI\displaystyle CI) is: CI=A−P=54,080−50,000=4,080CI = A - P = 54,080 - 50,000 = 4,080 Thus, the compound interest is Rs. 4,080\displaystyle \text{Rs. }4,080. (Note: While some keys mark Option C, Option B is the mathematically correct value). Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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