Mathematics of FinanceMCQMTP Dec 23 Series IIQuestion 1527 of 512
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A debt of 5000\displaystyle 5000 with interest at the rate of 8%\displaystyle 8\% compounded quarterly is to be discharged by 8\displaystyle 8 equal quarterly payments, the first payment being due today. Find the size of each payment.

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A673.90\displaystyle 673.90
B669.11\displaystyle 669.11
C399.26\displaystyle 399.26
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

Option b669.11\displaystyle 669.11

All Options:

  • A673.90\displaystyle 673.90
  • B669.11\displaystyle 669.11
  • C399.26\displaystyle 399.26
  • DNone of these

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Since the first payment is due today, this is an annuity due. The present value (PVdue\displaystyle PV_{\text{due}}) is: PVdue=A[1+1(1+i)(n1)i]PV_{\text{due}} = A \left[ 1 + \frac{1 - (1+i)^{-(n-1)}}{i} \right] Given: * Loan amount (PVdue\displaystyle PV_{\text{due}}) = 5,000\displaystyle 5,000 * Number of periods (n\displaystyle n) = 8\displaystyle 8 * Nominal rate = 8%\displaystyle 8\% p.a. compounded quarterly, so periodic rate i=8%4=2%=0.02\displaystyle i = \frac{8\%}{4} = 2\% = 0.02 Substituting the values: 5,000=A[1+1(1.02)70.02]5,000 = A \left[ 1 + \frac{1 - (1.02)^{-7}}{0.02} \right] Using (1.02)70.87056\displaystyle (1.02)^{-7} \approx 0.87056: 5,000=A[1+6.47199]=A×7.471995,000 = A [ 1 + 6.47199 ] = A \times 7.47199 A=5,0007.47199669.17A = \frac{5,000}{7.47199} \approx 669.17 This is closest to Option B (669.11\displaystyle 669.11). Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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12-16 Marks

Key Topics

Simple & Compound Interest, Annuity, Perpetuity

The most important mathematical chapter in the entire syllabus. It covers Simple Interest (SI), Compound Interest (CI), Nominal vs Effective rates, Present and Future Value, Annuities (Ordinary and Due), Sinking Funds, and Perpetuities. The concepts learned here are applied heavily in CA Intermediate and Final.

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