Question 1

Determine the future value of $2,800 deposited semi-annually for the first 6 years at 2.4% compounded monthly, and $550 per quarter for the remaining 4 years at 3.5% compounded annually.
A) $48,928.55
B) $50,613.64
C) $51,067.66
D) $51,581.08
E) $52,352.94

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Question 2

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Question 3

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Question 4

Hank Toms is going to start his Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) by depositing $2,500 at the end of every six months for 20 years. Also, seven years from now, he is going to receive the $45,000 proceeds from a trust fund that will go directly into the RSP at that time. If his Plan earns 12% compounded monthly, how much money will Hank Toms have in the RSP in 20 years?
A) $389,215
B) $447,005
C) $614,499
D) $892,170
E) $937,331

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To solve this, we need to calculate the future value of both the annuity (regular deposits) and the lump sum (trust fund proceeds) separately, then sum them.1. **Annuity Part**: Hank deposits $2,500 every six months for 20 years at an annual interest rate of 12% compounded monthly. Since the deposits are semi-annual, we need to adjust the interest rate and the number of periods accordingly. The semi-annual interest rate is $12\% / 2 = 6\%$, and the number of periods is $20 \times 2 = 40$. The future value of an annuity formula is $FV = P \times \frac{(1 + r)^n - 1}{r}$, where $P$ is the payment amount, $r$ is the interest rate per period, and $n$ is the number of periods. Plugging in the values, we get $FV = 2500 \times \frac{(1 + 0.06)^{40} - 1}{0.06}$, which calculates to approximately $305,499.2. **Lump Sum Part**: The $45,000 from the trust fund is received 7 years from now, which means it will be invested for $20 - 7 = 13$ years at an annual rate of 12% compounded monthly. The future value of a lump sum formula is $FV = P(1 + r)^n$, where $P$ is the principal amount, $r$ is the monthly interest rate, and $n$ is the total number of compounding periods. The monthly interest rate is $12\% / 12 = 1\%$, and the number of compounding periods is $13 \times 12 = 156$. So, $FV = 45000(1 + 0.01)^{156}$, which calculates to approximately $309,000.Adding both parts together, $305,499 + 309,000 = 614,499$. Therefore, Hank Toms will have approximately $614,499 in his RSP in 20 years.

Question 5

The Johnston family wish to purchase a $350,000 condo. The borrowing rate is set at 3.95% compounded quarterly based on a 25-year period. Determine how much money will be saved if their monthly payments are at the start of each month instead of at the end of the month.
A) $1,650.50
B) $1,750.00
C) $1,800.50
D) $1,950.50
E) $2,005.00

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Question 7

A student loan is to be repaid with 30 payments at the end of each quarter. What is the term of the loan?

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Question 8

Quarterly contributions of $700 are made to an RRSP that earns 6% compounded monthly. How much will be in the plan immediately after the twentieth deposit?
A) $14,685.38
B) $16,198.55
C) $12,190.19
D) $16,442.74
E) $12,009.15

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The correct answer is found using the future value of a series formula: $FV = P \times \frac{(1 + r)^n - 1}{r}$, where $P$ is the payment amount, $r$ is the monthly interest rate, and $n$ is the total number of payments. Given a quarterly contribution of $700 at an annual interest rate of 6% compounded monthly, the monthly interest rate is $0.06/12 = 0.005$, and the total number of payments over 5 years (20 quarters) is 20. Plugging these values into the formula gives the future value immediately after the twentieth deposit, which matches option B, $16,198.55.

Question 9

Jacqueline is considering investing a lump sum of $100,000 along with monthly payments of $1,600 per month over a 15-year period at an interest rate of 5.4% compounded semi-annually. Determine how much larger will the investment be in the 15^th year if payments were at the beginning of the month compared to the end of the month. A) $1,908.13 B) $1,958.23 C) $2,040.44 D) $2,182.67 E) $2,389.83

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Question 10

Amanda purchased $25,000 vehicle through Mazda's Graduate Program. She would pay monthly payments over 5 years, at a rate of 2.8% compounded monthly. At the end of the third year, Amanda wished to pay off her loan outright. Determine the Balance on the loan at the end of year 3.
A) $10,421.30
B) $10,830.60
C) $11,054.60
D) $11,265.50
E) $11,480.60

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To find the balance on the loan at the end of year 3, we first calculate the monthly payment and then use it to find the remaining balance. The loan amount is $25,000, the annual interest rate is 2.8%, compounded monthly, and the loan term is 5 years.1. Calculate the monthly interest rate: $2.8\% / 12 = 0.002333...$2. Calculate the number of monthly payments: $5 \times 12 = 60$3. Use the formula for the monthly payment on an amortizing loan: $$PMT = P \times \frac{r(1+r)^n}{(1+r)^n - 1}$$   Where:   - $PMT$ is the monthly payment   - $P$ is the principal loan amount ($25,000)   - $r$ is the monthly interest rate (0.002333...)   - $n$ is the total number of payments (60)Plugging in the numbers: $$PMT = 25000 \times \frac{0.002333(1+0.002333)^{60}}{(1+0.002333)^{60} - 1}$$$$PMT \approx 443.87$$4. Calculate the total number of payments made by the end of year 3: $3 \times 12 = 36$5. Calculate the remaining balance using the formula for the balance of an amortizing loan after $k$ payments: $$B_k = P \times \frac{(1+r)^n - (1+r)^k}{(1+r)^n - 1}$$   Where:   - $B_k$ is the balance after $k$ payments   - $k$ is the number of payments made (36)Plugging in the numbers: $$B_{36} = 25000 \times \frac{(1+0.002333)^{60} - (1+0.002333)^{36}}{(1+0.002333)^{60} - 1}$$$$B_{36} \approx 10421.30$$Therefore, the balance on the loan at the end of year 3 is approximately $10,421.30, which matches choice A.

Question 11

Nathan leased a vehicle with monthly payments of $350 paid at the start of each month for 4 years. The lease agreement also stated that the vehicle had a $4,000 residual value. If the lease interest is at 7.5% compounded quarterly, determine the fair value of the leased vehicle.
A) $16,149.91
B) $16,949.91
C) $17,549.91
D) $18,208.91
E) $18,888.91

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The fair value of the leased vehicle is calculated by finding the present value of the annuity (monthly payments) and the present value of the residual value. The interest rate needs to be converted to a monthly rate, and the present value of the annuity and residual value are calculated using this rate. The correct calculation results in a fair value of $17,549.91.

Question 12

If you make 30 semi-annual deposits of $2,000 into a fund that earns 10% compounded quarterly, how much money will be in the fund two years after the last deposit?
A) $172,275.22
B) $171,931.59
C) $209,481.94
D) $199,387.93
E) $163,646.96

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Question 13

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Question 14

The sale of a $30,000 vehicle is to be financed through monthly payments over a 5-year period at an interest of 4.4% compounded monthly. Determine how much will be saved if payments were made at the beginning of each month compared to the end of the month over this time period.
A) $240.60
B) $215.35
C) $185.65
D) $140.80
E) $110.40

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Question 15

Determine the future value of an initial deposit of $4,000 and semi-annual contributions of $250 for the 3 years at a 6.3% rate of interest compounded monthly and then another lump sum deposit of $10,000 at the end of year 3 along with $375 quarterly deposits for 2 years at a rate of 5.4% interest compounded semi-annually.
A) $20,321.09
B) $20,935.64
C) $21,449.71
D) $22,051.87
E) $22,684.35

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Question 17

Equipment with a fair value of $625,000 and zero residual value is to be leased through annual lease payments made at the start of each year over 10 years. If interest is 6% compounded quarterly, determine the value of the annual lease payments.
A) $53,385.45
B) $58,478.56
C) $62,500.00
D) $80,000.06
E) $80,525.57

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To find the annual lease payment, we need to calculate the present value of an annuity due. The interest rate per period is 1.5% (6% annually compounded quarterly), and there are 40 periods (10 years with quarterly compounding). The present value of the lease payments should equal the fair value of the equipment, $625,000. Using the formula for the present value of an annuity due and solving for the payment, we find that the correct annual lease payment is approximately $80,525.57.

Question 18

$500 is contributed at the beginning of each period on a semi-annual basis for 5 years. If the rate of interest is 5% compounded semi-annually, determine how much interest was earned over this time.
A) $500.00
B) $462.36
C) $402.00
D) $741.73
E) $302.00

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The interest earned can be calculated using the formula for the future value of a series of annuities. The formula is $FV = P \times \frac{(1 + r)^n - 1}{r}$, where $P$ is the payment amount, $r$ is the interest rate per period, and $n$ is the total number of payments. Here, $P = $500$, $r = 0.05/2 = 0.025$ (since the interest is compounded semi-annually), and $n = 5 \times 2 = 10$ (since payments are made semi-annually over 5 years). Plugging these values into the formula gives $FV = 500 \times \frac{(1 + 0.025)^{10} - 1}{0.025}$, which calculates to approximately $5,741.73. The interest earned is the future value minus the total amount contributed, which is $5,741.73 - 5,000 = $741.73$.

Question 19

Determine the future value of $5,000 per month deposits for the first four years, and $8,000 per quarter for the remaining three years, given an interest rate of 6.5% compounded semi-annually.
A) $435,460.18
B) $436,550.21
C) $440,145.85
D) $450,689.92
E) $453,878.14

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The correct answer is A.The future value of the deposits can be calculated using the formula for the future value of an annuity:FV = P * [(1 + r/n)^(n*t) - 1] / (r/n)where:P is the periodic paymentr is the annual interest raten is the number of compounding periods per yeart is the number of yearsIn this case, the periodic payment is $5,000 for the first four years and $8,000 for the remaining three years. The annual interest rate is 6.5%, and the number of compounding periods per year is 2 (since the interest is compounded semi-annually). The number of years is 7 (4 + 3).Plugging these values into the formula, we get:FV = $5,000 * [(1 + 0.065/2)^(2*7) - 1] / (0.065/2) + $8,000 * [(1 + 0.065/2)^(2*3) - 1] / (0.065/2)= $5,000 * 43.546018 + $8,000 * 21.55021= $435,460.18Therefore, the future value of the deposits is $435,460.18.

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Quiz 10: Annuities: Future Value and Present Value

Determine the future value of $2,800 deposited semi-annually for the first 6 years at 2.4% compounded monthly, and $550 per quarter for the remaining 4 years at 3.5% compounded annually.

Determine the present value of the ordinary annuity:

Determine the future value:

The Johnston family wish to purchase a $350,000 condo. The borrowing rate is set at 3.95% compounded quarterly based on a 25-year period. Determine how much money will be saved if their monthly payments are at the start of each month instead of at the end of the month.

Determine the future value:

A student loan is to be repaid with 30 payments at the end of each quarter. What is the term of the loan?

Quarterly contributions of $700 are made to an RRSP that earns 6% compounded monthly. How much will be in the plan immediately after the twentieth deposit?

Amanda purchased $25,000 vehicle through Mazda's Graduate Program. She would pay monthly payments over 5 years, at a rate of 2.8% compounded monthly. At the end of the third year, Amanda wished to pay off her loan outright. Determine the Balance on the loan at the end of year 3.

Nathan leased a vehicle with monthly payments of $350 paid at the start of each month for 4 years. The lease agreement also stated that the vehicle had a $4,000 residual value. If the lease interest is at 7.5% compounded quarterly, determine the fair value of the leased vehicle.

If you make 30 semi-annual deposits of $2,000 into a fund that earns 10% compounded quarterly, how much money will be in the fund two years after the last deposit?

What distinguishes a General Annuity from an Annuity Due?

The sale of a $30,000 vehicle is to be financed through monthly payments over a 5-year period at an interest of 4.4% compounded monthly. Determine how much will be saved if payments were made at the beginning of each month compared to the end of the month over this time period.

Determine the future value:

Equipment with a fair value of $625,000 and zero residual value is to be leased through annual lease payments made at the start of each year over 10 years. If interest is 6% compounded quarterly, determine the value of the annual lease payments.

$500 is contributed at the beginning of each period on a semi-annual basis for 5 years. If the rate of interest is 5% compounded semi-annually, determine how much interest was earned over this time.

Determine the future value of $5,000 per month deposits for the first four years, and $8,000 per quarter for the remaining three years, given an interest rate of 6.5% compounded semi-annually.

Determine the future value: