An insurance firm agrees to pay you R3,310 at the end of 20 years if you pay premiums of R100 per year at the end of each year of the 20 years.Find the internal rate of return to the nearest whole percentage point.

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The internal rate of return (IRR) is the interest rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of the cash flows equal to zero. By calculating the IRR for the given cash flows, R100 per year for 20 years and a final payment of R3,310, the IRR is approximately 5%.

An Insurance Firm Agrees to Pay You R3,310 at the End