Question 1

Alex's property taxes are $4768.00 for his house valued at $349 900 in Whitby due on July 1 of 2014. How much discount should city give, if Alex pays his property tax 8 months in advance, when the city can earn 3% compounded monthly on the surplus fund?

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Question 2

Keith took a loan of $20 000 to buy a car at an interest of 4% compounded quarterly, with no monthly payments. On first, second and third anniversary of the loan, he made payments of $5000. What payment on the fourth anniversary will eliminate the debt?

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Question 3

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 3 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?
A) $93 435
B) $98 000
C) $88 869
D) $105 742
E) $101 177

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the present value of the two payments is $93,435.

Question 4

A five year promissory note with a face value of $5000, bearing interest at 6% compounded semi-annually, was sold 18 months after its issue date to yield the buyer 4% compounded quarterly. What amount was paid for the note?
A) $6719.58
B) $5845.79
C) $5463.64
D) $4753.16
E) $4349.82

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Question 5

Albert made investments of $1000 each for two years. The first one at an interest of 4.8% compounded monthly and the second at 4.9% compounded annually. Calculate the total value of his investment in two years.
A) $1100.55
B) $1100.40
C) $2000
D) $2200.95
E) $2100.55

Accepted Answer

The first investment grows with monthly compounding interest, so we use the formula A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest, P is the principal amount ($1000), r is the annual interest rate (4.8% or 0.048), n is the number of times that interest is compounded per year (12), and t is the time the money is invested for in years (2). For the first investment, A1 = 1000(1 + 0.048/12)^(12*2) = $1000(1 + 0.004)^24 ≈ $1096.55.The second investment grows with annual compounding interest, so we use the formula A = P(1 + r)^t, where A is the amount of money accumulated after t years, including interest, P is the principal amount ($1000), r is the annual interest rate (4.9% or 0.049), and t is the time the money is invested for in years (2). For the second investment, A2 = 1000(1 + 0.049)^2 ≈ $1104.40.The total value of his investment in two years is A1 + A2 = $1096.55 + $1104.40 = $2200.95.

Question 6

What periodic payment does Imran receive from a $100 000, 3-year, monthly payment GIC earning a nominal rate of 2.25% payable monthly?
A) $180.50
B) $187.50
C) $191.75
D) $185.50
E) $208.33

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the effective annual interest rate (EAR) of the GIC:

EAR = (1 + (nominal rate / number of compounding periods))^number of compounding periods - 1
    = (1 + (0.0225 / 12))^12 - 1
    = 0.022847 or 2.2847%

Next, we can use the formula for the present value of an annuity to calculate the periodic payment Imran receives:

P = R * (1 - (1 + r)^(-n)) / r

where P is the present value (which is the initial investment of $100,000), R is the periodic payment we want to find, r is the monthly interest rate (EAR / 12), and n is the number of periods (3 years * 12 months per year = 36 months).

Plugging in the values, we get:

$100,000 = R * (1 - (1 + 0.022847 / 12)^(-36)) / (0.022847 / 12)
R = $187.50

Therefore, Choice B is the correct answer.

Question 7

You will need three amounts of $14 200 in each year for four years in order to go to school. You are planning on going to school starting in 5 years and ending in 8 years (years 5, 6, 7, 8). You are able to earn 9.64% compounded quarterly. How much money do you have to have today in order to be able to go to school?
A) $30 574.35
B) $30 457.35
C) $30 754.35
D) $30 475.34
E) $33 354.35

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Question 8

A $100 000 face value strip bond has 6 years remaining until maturity. If the current market return rate is 4% compounded semi-annually, what is the fair market value of the strip bond?
A) $78 849
B) $79 031
C) $88 797
D) $100 000
E) $126 824

Accepted Answer

The fair market value of a strip bond is calculated using the formula for the present value of a single future amount: $PV = FV / (1 + r)^n$, where PV is the present value (fair market value of the bond), FV is the future value ($100,000), r is the interest rate per period (4% annual rate compounded semi-annually means 2% or 0.02 per period), and n is the total number of periods (6 years with semi-annual compounding means 12 periods). Plugging in the values: $PV = 100,000 / (1 + 0.02)^{12}$, which calculates to approximately $78,849.

Question 9

ICICI quotes nominal annual interest rate of 6.6% compounded annually, 6.5% compounded semi-annually and 6.4% compounded monthly on 5 year compound interest GICs. What rate should an investor choose?
A) 6.6% compounded annually
B) 6.5% compounded semi-annually
C) 6.4% compounded monthly
D) Any, as all alternatives are same
E) Insufficient data to make a decision

Accepted Answer

The effective annual interest rate for each option is as follows:

- 6.6% compounded annually: (1 + 0.066)^1 - 1 = 0.066 or 6.6%
- 6.5% compounded semi-annually: (1 + 0.065/2)^2 - 1 = 0.0661225 or 6.61225%
- 6.4% compounded monthly: (1 + 0.064/12)^12 - 1 = 0.0662466 or 6.62466%

Since the investor is looking for the highest rate, the option with the highest effective annual interest rate should be chosen. In this case, it is option B, which has an effective annual interest rate of 6.61225%. Therefore, the investor should choose 6.5% compounded semi-annually.

Question 10

Nader makes semi-annual payments of $3000 to pay off his loan. Because of unemployment, he defaulted on his last two payments. What total payment is he expected to make during his third payment, if the defaulted payments are compounded monthly at a rate of 6%?

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Question 11

Shaun wants to invest his money such that he accumulates $10 000 after 3  years at a rate of 4% compounded monthly? How much money should he invest today?
A) $8717.33
B) $9615.38
C) $9884.20
D) $8695.61
E) $11 500.06

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Question 12

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 4 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?

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Question 13

Ontario's recommended discount rate is 2.5% per year, which is the same as rate of inflation in Ontario. What annual income will be needed 17 years from now, to have the same purchasing power as a $134 000 annual income today?

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Question 14

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 5 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?
A) $98 117
B) $98 000
C) $103 034
D) $105 742
E) $101 177

Accepted Answer

First, we need to find the present value of the two scheduled payments using the compound interest formula:

PV = C/(1 + r/n)^(nt)

where 
C = payment amount 
r = annual interest rate 
n = number of times interest is compounded per year 
t = time in years

For the first payment of $49 000 due in 3 years:

PV1 = 49 000/(1 + 0.049/12)^(12*3) = $40 846.96

For the second payment of $49 000 due in 5 years:

PV2 = 49 000/(1 + 0.049/12)^(12*5) = $39 080.74

Total present value of the two payments is:

PV = PV1 + PV2 = $79 927.70

Next, we need to find the future value of this amount in 5 years using the compound interest formula:

FV = PV*(1 + r/n)^(nt)

where 
FV = future value 
PV = present value 
r = annual interest rate 
n = number of times interest is compounded per year 
t = time in years

FV = 79 927.70*(1 + 0.049/12)^(12*5) = $103 033.79

Therefore, a single payment of $103 033.79 made 5 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments of $49 000 each. The closest option is C with an answer of $103 034.

Question 15

Ontario passed a law in 1996 that the names of all public servants earning $100 000 or more will be published starting 1997. What is the equivalent of that amount in 2013 assuming Ontario's recommended discount rate is 2.5% per year?

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Question 16

You owe $4510 due in 7 months. In addition you owe $3780 due in 13 months and $5125 due in 21 months. You are paying 8.64% compounded monthly on your loan. What single amount three months from now will pay off the entire loan of the three future payments?
A) $12 440.86
B) $12 040.86
C) $12 404.86
D) $12 444.86
E) $12 884.86

Accepted Answer

To find the single amount that will pay off the entire loan three months from now, we need to calculate the present value of each amount due, and then sum those present values. The formula for the present value (PV) of a future amount (FV) is given by:$$ PV = \frac{FV}{(1 + r)^n} $$where $r$ is the monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12) and $n$ is the number of months until the payment is due.Given an annual interest rate of 8.64%, the monthly interest rate is $ \frac{8.64\%}{12} = 0.72\% = 0.0072 $.1. For the $4510 due in 7 months, the present value 4 months from now (since we're calculating for 3 months from now, we subtract 3 from each due month):$$ PV_{4510} = \frac{4510}{(1 + 0.0072)^4} $$2. For the $3780 due in 13 months, the present value 10 months from now:$$ PV_{3780} = \frac{3780}{(1 + 0.0072)^{10}} $$3. For the $5125 due in 21 months, the present value 18 months from now:$$ PV_{5125} = \frac{5125}{(1 + 0.0072)^{18}} $$Calculating each:1. $ PV_{4510} = \frac{4510}{(1 + 0.0072)^4} \approx 4405.57 $2. $ PV_{3780} = \frac{3780}{(1 + 0.0072)^{10}} \approx 3636.29 $3. $ PV_{5125} = \frac{5125}{(1 + 0.0072)^{18}} \approx 4762.99 $Summing these values gives the total present value:$$ PV_{total} = 4405.57 + 3636.29 + 4762.99 \approx 12804.85 $$The closest answer to this calculation is C) $12,404.86.

Question 17

Determine the nominal rate of interest if the periodic rate is 1.75% per quarter.
A) 1.75%
B) 3.5%
C) 5.25%
D) 7%
E) 21%

Accepted Answer

The nominal rate of interest is calculated by multiplying the periodic rate by the number of periods in a year. Since the periodic rate is 1.75% per quarter, and there are 4 quarters in a year, the nominal rate is 1.75% * 4 = 7%.

Question 18

Valeri invested $5000 at 9.25% compounded quarterly. After 18 months, the rate changed to 9.75% compounded semi-annually. What amount will Valeri have 3 years after the initial investment?
A) $5735.12
B) $6578.31
C) $6652.76
D) $6615.44
E) $6754.33

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Question 19

Doris borrowed $5000 from a finance company at an interest of 8% quarterly. The loan is to be repaid in 3 equal payments, annually. What is the amount of the equal payment?
A) $1948.69
B) $1666.67
C) $1419.51
D) $1787.42
E) $1856.77

Accepted Answer

The correct answer can be found using the formula for the annuity payment on a loan, which is P = [rPV] / [1 - (1 + r)^-n], where P is the payment, r is the interest rate per period, PV is the present value of the loan (initial loan amount), and n is the number of payments. Here, r = 8% quarterly = 0.08, PV = $5000, and n = 3 (since the payments are annual, and the interest is compounded quarterly, we adjust the interest rate and the number of periods to match the annual payments). The correct calculation gives us the closest value to $1948.69.

Question 20

You have an investment that will mature in 33 months and have a value of $4300. You need some quick cash and decide to sell today at a discount rate of 8.2% compounded quarterly. What is the cash value?
A) $4339.74
B) $3439.74
C) $3339.74
D) $3539.74
E) $3669.74

Accepted Answer

Using the formula for present value of a future sum with quarterly compounding:
P = FV/(1+(r/n))^(n*t)
where P is the present value, FV is the future value, r is the discount rate, n is the number of compounding periods per year, and t is the time in years.
Substituting the given values:
P = 4300/(1+0.082/4)^(4*(33/12))
P = 3439.74
Therefore, the cash value is $3439.74.

Quiz 9: Compound Interest - Future Value and Present Value

Alex's property taxes are $4768.00 for his house valued at $349 900 in Whitby due on July 1 of 2014. How much discount should city give, if Alex pays his property tax 8 months in advance, when the city can earn 3% compounded monthly on the surplus fund?

Keith took a loan of $20 000 to buy a car at an interest of 4% compounded quarterly, with no monthly payments. On first, second and third anniversary of the loan, he made payments of $5000. What payment on the fourth anniversary will eliminate the debt?

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 3 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?

A five year promissory note with a face value of $5000, bearing interest at 6% compounded semi-annually, was sold 18 months after its issue date to yield the buyer 4% compounded quarterly. What amount was paid for the note?

Albert made investments of $1000 each for two years. The first one at an interest of 4.8% compounded monthly and the second at 4.9% compounded annually. Calculate the total value of his investment in two years.

What periodic payment does Imran receive from a $100 000, 3-year, monthly payment GIC earning a nominal rate of 2.25% payable monthly?

A $100 000 face value strip bond has 6 years remaining until maturity. If the current market return rate is 4% compounded semi-annually, what is the fair market value of the strip bond?

ICICI quotes nominal annual interest rate of 6.6% compounded annually, 6.5% compounded semi-annually and 6.4% compounded monthly on 5 year compound interest GICs. What rate should an investor choose?

Nader makes semi-annual payments of $3000 to pay off his loan. Because of unemployment, he defaulted on his last two payments. What total payment is he expected to make during his third payment, if the defaulted payments are compounded monthly at a rate of 6%?

Shaun wants to invest his money such that he accumulates $10 000 after 3 years at a rate of 4% compounded monthly? How much money should he invest today?

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 4 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?

Ontario's recommended discount rate is 2.5% per year, which is the same as rate of inflation in Ontario. What annual income will be needed 17 years from now, to have the same purchasing power as a $134 000 annual income today?

Two payments of $49 000 each must be made 3 year and 5 year from now. If money can earn 4.9% compounded monthly, what single payment 5 years from now would be equivalent to the two scheduled payments?

Ontario passed a law in 1996 that the names of all public servants earning $100 000 or more will be published starting 1997. What is the equivalent of that amount in 2013 assuming Ontario's recommended discount rate is 2.5% per year?

You owe $4510 due in 7 months. In addition you owe $3780 due in 13 months and $5125 due in 21 months. You are paying 8.64% compounded monthly on your loan. What single amount three months from now will pay off the entire loan of the three future payments?

Determine the nominal rate of interest if the periodic rate is 1.75% per quarter.

Valeri invested $5000 at 9.25% compounded quarterly. After 18 months, the rate changed to 9.75% compounded semi-annually. What amount will Valeri have 3 years after the initial investment?

Doris borrowed $5000 from a finance company at an interest of 8% quarterly. The loan is to be repaid in 3 equal payments, annually. What is the amount of the equal payment?

You have an investment that will mature in 33 months and have a value of $4300. You need some quick cash and decide to sell today at a discount rate of 8.2% compounded quarterly. What is the cash value?