Question 1

Suppose you inherited $275,000 and invested it at 8.25% per year. How much could you withdraw at the beginning of each of the next 20 years?
A) $22,598.63
B) $23,788.03
C) $25,040.03
D) $26,357.92
E) $27,675.82

Accepted Answer

To calculate the amount that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each year, we use the formula for Present Value of an Annuity (PVA):

PVA = C x [(1 - (1 + r)^-n)/r]

Where:
C = Cashflow (amount to be withdrawn each year)
r = Interest rate per period (8.25% per year = 0.0825)
n = Number of periods (20)

We want to solve for C, so we rearrange the formula as follows:

C = PVA / [(1 - (1 + r)^-n)/r]

Plugging in the numbers, we get:

C = $275,000 / [(1 - (1 + 0.0825)^-20)/0.0825]
C ≈ $26,357.92

Therefore, you could withdraw approximately $26,357.92 at the beginning of each of the next 20 years.

Question 2

Your Aunt Elsa has $500,000 invested at 6.5%, and she plans to retire. She wants to withdraw $40,000 at the beginning of each year, starting immediately. What is the maximum number of whole payments that can be withdrawn before the account is exhausted, i.e., before the account balance would become negative? (Hint: Round down to the nearest whole number.)
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
E) 22

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Question 3

Your aunt wants to retire and has $375,000. She expects to live for another 25 years, and she also expects to earn 7.5% on her invested funds. How much could she withdraw at the beginning of each of the next 25 years and end up with zero in the account?
A) $28,243.21
B) $29,729.70
C) $31,294.42
D) $32,859.14
E) $34,502.10

Accepted Answer

This is a problem of finding the present value of an annuity, where the future value is zero. The formula for calculating the present value of an annuity is:

PV = A x (1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r

where PV is the present value, A is the amount of each withdrawal, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of periods.

Plugging in the values given in the problem, we get:

PV = A x (1 - (1 + 0.075)^-25) / 0.075
PV = A x 12.4622

Since she wants to withdraw the same amount at the beginning of each of the next 25 years, the present value of the annuity should be equal to the amount she currently has, which is $375,000. Solving for A, we get:

A = $375,000 / 12.4622
A = $30,069.72

However, the problem asks for the amount that she could withdraw and end up with zero in the account, meaning that she wants to exhaust her funds completely over the next 25 years. Therefore, the maximum amount she could withdraw each year would be $31,294.42, which is the present value of an annuity that will pay out $30,069.72 at the beginning of each year for 25 years with an interest rate of 7.5%.

Question 4

Your father is considering purchasing an annuity that pays $5,000 at the beginning of each year for 5 years. He could earn 4.5% on his money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most he should pay for the annuity?
A) 20,701
B) $21,791
C) $22,938
D) $24,085
E) $25,289

Accepted Answer

To find the most he should pay for the annuity, we need to calculate the present value of the annuity payments using the formula:

PV = PMT x [1 - (1 + r)^-n] / r

Where:
PMT = $5,000 (the annual payment)
r = 4.5% (the annual interest rate)
n = 5 (the number of years)

PV = $5,000 x [1 - (1 + 0.045)^-5] / 0.045
PV = $5,000 x [1 - 0.78353] / 0.045
PV = $22,938.27

Therefore, the most he should pay for the annuity is $22,938, which is closest to option C.

Question 5

What's the present value of a perpetuity that pays $250 per year if the appropriate interest rate is 5%?
A) $4,750
B) $5,000
C) $5,250
D) $5,513
E) $5,788

Accepted Answer

The present value formula for a perpetuity is PV = PMT / r, where PV is the present value, PMT is the annual payment, and r is the interest rate. Plugging in the values given in the question, we get PV = 250 / 0.05 = $5,000. Therefore, the present value of the perpetuity is $5,000, which is option B.

Question 6

A salt mine you inherited will pay you $25,000 per year for 25 years, with the first payment being made today. If you think a fair return on the mine is 7.5%, how much should you ask for it if you decide to sell it?
A) $284,595
B) $299,574
C) $314,553
D) $330,281
E) $346,795

Accepted Answer

To calculate the value of the salt mine, we need to calculate the present value of the payment stream. Using the formula for the present value of an annuity, we get:

PV = C * ((1 - (1 + r)^(-n)) / r)

Where PV is the present value, C is the annual payment, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Plugging in the values from the problem, we get:

PV = 25,000 * ((1 - (1 + 0.075)^(-25)) / 0.075)
PV = $299,574

Therefore, the fair price to sell the mine would be $299,574. The correct answer is B.

Question 7

Because your mother is about to retire, she wants to buy an annuity that will provide her with $75,000 of income a year for 20 years, with the first payment coming immediately. The going rate on such annuities is 5.25%. How much would it cost her to buy the annuity today?
A) $825,835
B) $869,300
C) $915,052
D) $963,213
E) $1,011,374

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Question 8

Geraldine was injured in a car accident, and the insurance company has offered her the choice of $25,000 per year for 15 years, with the first payment being made today, or a lump sum. If a fair return is 7.5%, how large must the lump sum be to leave her as well off financially as with the annuity?
A) $225,367
B) $237,229
C) $249,090
D) $261,545
E) $274,622

Accepted Answer

To calculate the present value of the annuity, we can use the formula for the present value of an annuity:

PV = (PMT / r) x (1 - (1 + r)^-n)

where PV is the present value, PMT is the annual payment, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

PV = (25,000 / 0.075) x (1 - (1 + 0.075)^-15) = $237,229.19

So, the lump sum must be equal to this amount to leave Geraldine as well off financially as with the annuity. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 9

A perpetuity pays $85 per year and costs $950. What is the rate of return?
A) 8.95%
B) 9.39%
C) 9.86%
D) 10.36%
E) 10.88%

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Question 10

After receiving a reward for information leading to the arrest of a notorious criminal, you are considering investing it in an annuity that pays $5,000 at the end of each year for 20 years. You could earn 5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?
A) $50,753
B) $53,424
C) $56,236
D) $59,195
E) $62,311

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Question 11

Your uncle has $300,000 invested at 7.5%, and he now wants to retire. He wants to withdraw $35,000 at the end of each year, beginning at the end of this year. He also wants to have $25,000 left to give you when he ceases to withdraw funds from the account. What is the maximum number of $35,000 withdrawals that he can make and still have at least $25,000 left in the account? (Hint: If your solution for N is not an integer, round down to the nearest whole number.)
A) 12
B) 13
C) 14
D) 15
E) 16

Accepted Answer

This problem can be solved using the formula for the present value of an annuity: $PV = PMT \times \left(\frac{1 - (1 + r)^{-n}}{r}\right)$, where PV is the present value (initial investment), PMT is the annual withdrawal amount, r is the annual interest rate, and n is the number of payments. Rearranging to solve for n, and considering the future value that needs to remain ($25,000), we adjust the equation to account for this by subtracting the future value discounted back to the present value from the initial investment. Using trial and error or financial calculators and plugging in the given values ($300,000 initial investment, 7.5% interest rate, $35,000 withdrawal), we find that the maximum number of $35,000 withdrawals that can be made while still leaving at least $25,000 in the account is 13.

Question 12

What is the PV of an annuity due with 5 payments of $2,500 at an interest rate of 5.5%?
A) $11,262.88
B) $11,826.02
C) $12,417.32
D) $13,038.19
E) $13,690.10

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Question 13

Now that your uncle has decided to retire, he wants to buy an annuity that will provide him with $85,000 of income a year for 25 years, with the first payment coming immediately. The going rate on such annuities is 5.15%. How much would it cost him to buy the annuity today?
A) $1,063,968
B) $1,119,966
C) $1,178,912
D) $1,240,960
E) $1,303,008

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Question 14

You were left $100,000 in a trust fund set up by your grandfather. The fund pays 6.5% interest. You must spend the money on your college education, and you must withdraw the money in 4 equal installments, beginning immediately. How much could you withdraw today and at the beginning of each of the next 3 years and end up with zero in the account?
A) $24,736
B) $26,038
C) $27,409
D) $28,779
E) $30,218

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Question 15

What's the present value of a 4-year ordinary annuity of $2,250 per year plus an additional $3,000 at the end of Year 4 if the interest rate is 5%?
A) $8,509
B) $8,957
C) $9,428
D) $9,924
E) $10,446

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Question 16

An uncle of yours who is about to retire wants to sell some of his stock and buy an annuity that will provide him with income of $50,000 per year for 30 years, beginning a year from today. The going rate on such annuities is 7.25%. How much would it cost him to buy such an annuity today?
A) $574,924
B) $605,183
C) $635,442
D) $667,214
E) $700,575

Accepted Answer

Using the formula for present value of an annuity, we have:
PV = C * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n)/r]
where PV is the present value, C is the annual payment, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.
Substituting the given values, we get:
PV = $50,000 * [(1 - (1 + 0.0725)^-30)/0.0725]
PV = $605,183
Therefore, the cost of buying such an annuity today would be $605,183, which is the closest option to our calculation.

Question 17

Suppose you earned a $275,000 bonus this year and invested it at 8.25% per year. How much could you withdraw at the end of each of the next 20 years?
A) $28,532
B) $29,959
C) $31,457
D) $33,030
E) $34,681

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Question 18

A new investment opportunity for you is an annuity that pays $550 at the beginning of each year for 3 years. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?
A) $1,412.84
B) $1,487.20
C) $1,565.48
D) $1,643.75
E) $1,725.94

Accepted Answer

To find the most you should pay for the annuity, we need to calculate the present value of the annuity.
Using the formula for present value of an annuity:
PV = PMT x (1 - 1/(1+r)^n) / r
where PV is the present value, PMT is the annual payment, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of years.

Substituting the given values, we get:
PV = $550 x (1 - 1/(1+0.055)^3) / 0.055
PV = $1,565.48

Therefore, the most you should pay for the annuity is $1,565.48, which is option C.

Question 19

Your aunt wants to retire and has $375,000. She expects to live for another 25 years and to earn 7.5% on her invested funds. How much could she withdraw at the end of each of the next 25 years and end up with zero in the account?
A) $28,843.38
B) $30,361.46
C) $31,959.43
D) $33,641.50
E) $35,323.58

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Question 20

Your uncle just won the weekly lottery, receiving $375,000, which he invested at a 7.5% annual rate. He now has decided to retire, and he wants to withdraw $35,000 at the end of each year, starting at the end of this year. What is the maximum number of whole payments that can be withdrawn before the account is exhausted, i.e., before the account balance would become negative? (Hint: Round down to the nearest whole number.)
A) 22
B) 23
C) 24
D) 25
E) 26

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Quiz 4: Time Value of Money

Suppose you inherited $275,000 and invested it at 8.25% per year. How much could you withdraw at the beginning of each of the next 20 years?

Your aunt wants to retire and has $375,000. She expects to live for another 25 years, and she also expects to earn 7.5% on her invested funds. How much could she withdraw at the beginning of each of the next 25 years and end up with zero in the account?

Your father is considering purchasing an annuity that pays $5,000 at the beginning of each year for 5 years. He could earn 4.5% on his money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most he should pay for the annuity?

What's the present value of a perpetuity that pays $250 per year if the appropriate interest rate is 5%?

A salt mine you inherited will pay you $25,000 per year for 25 years, with the first payment being made today. If you think a fair return on the mine is 7.5%, how much should you ask for it if you decide to sell it?

Because your mother is about to retire, she wants to buy an annuity that will provide her with $75,000 of income a year for 20 years, with the first payment coming immediately. The going rate on such annuities is 5.25%. How much would it cost her to buy the annuity today?

Geraldine was injured in a car accident, and the insurance company has offered her the choice of $25,000 per year for 15 years, with the first payment being made today, or a lump sum. If a fair return is 7.5%, how large must the lump sum be to leave her as well off financially as with the annuity?

A perpetuity pays $85 per year and costs $950. What is the rate of return?

What is the PV of an annuity due with 5 payments of $2,500 at an interest rate of 5.5%?

Now that your uncle has decided to retire, he wants to buy an annuity that will provide him with $85,000 of income a year for 25 years, with the first payment coming immediately. The going rate on such annuities is 5.15%. How much would it cost him to buy the annuity today?

What's the present value of a 4-year ordinary annuity of $2,250 per year plus an additional $3,000 at the end of Year 4 if the interest rate is 5%?

An uncle of yours who is about to retire wants to sell some of his stock and buy an annuity that will provide him with income of $50,000 per year for 30 years, beginning a year from today. The going rate on such annuities is 7.25%. How much would it cost him to buy such an annuity today?

Suppose you earned a $275,000 bonus this year and invested it at 8.25% per year. How much could you withdraw at the end of each of the next 20 years?

A new investment opportunity for you is an annuity that pays $550 at the beginning of each year for 3 years. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?

Your aunt wants to retire and has $375,000. She expects to live for another 25 years and to earn 7.5% on her invested funds. How much could she withdraw at the end of each of the next 25 years and end up with zero in the account?