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Compounding
Technique- used to find out
the future value of the
present amount.
FV = PV (1 + r)^n
Discounting Technique-
used to find out the present
value of the future amount.
PV = FV / (1 + r)^n
Excel commands
Calculator
Purpose Excel Function
Key
Solve for Number of N NPer(rate, pmt, pv, fv, type)
Periods
Years 5
Years 18
Annual Rate 8%
Annual Rate 9%
Suppose you deposit Rs. 1000 annually in a bank for 5 years (at
the end of the year) and your deposits earn a compound
interest rate of 10%. What will be the value of this series of
deposits at the end of 5 years?
Q2
A service agency offers following options for 3 years
contract.
i) Pay Rs. 2500/- now and no more payment during next 3
years.
ii) Pay Rs.900/- each at the end of 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd
year.
Suggest a client having rate of interest of 10% p.a.
Q3
Suppose you have decided to deposit Rs. 30,000 per
year in your Public Provident Fund Account for 30
years. What will be the accumulated amount in your
PPF A/c at the end of 30 years if the interest rate is
8%?
Q4
You want to buy a house after 5 years when it is
expected to cost Rs. 2 million. How much should
you save annually if your savings earn a
compound return of 12 % ?
Solution:
Annual savings should be-
Q5
Futura Limited has an obligation to redeem Rs. 500 million
bonds 6 years hence. How much should the company deposit
annually in a sinking fund account wherein it earns 14%
interest, to cumulate Rs. 500 million in 6 years time?