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Assuming that the discount rate is 7%\displaystyle 7\% p.a. How much would you pay to receive $200$, growing at $5\%$ annually forever?

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Correct Answer

✅ Option d — $10,000$

All Options:

  • A$2,500$
  • B$5,000$
  • C$7,500$
  • D$10,000$

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The present value (PV\displaystyle PV) of a growing perpetuity is: PV=Ar−gPV = Ar−g\displaystyle \frac{A}{r - g} Given: * First cash flow (A\displaystyle A) = $200$ * Discount rate (r\displaystyle r) = 7%\displaystyle 7\% p.a. = $0.07$ * Growth rate (g\displaystyle g) = 5%\displaystyle 5\% p.a. = $0.05$ Substituting the values: PV=2000.07−0.05=2000.02=10,000PV = \displaystyle \frac{200}{0.07 - 0.05} = \frac{200}{0.02} = 10,000 This matches Option D ($10,000$). Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Mathematics of Finance

Paper

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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