FIN 301 Exam 3 Notes
FIN 301 Exam 3 Notes
FV = PV(1+r)n
The Present Value of an amount of money can be computed with the following formula:
FV
PV = n
(1+r )
[ ]
n
(1+ r) −1
FVA=CF 0
r
[ ]
1
1−
(1+ r)n
PVA=CF 0
r
Future value- The value on some future date of money that you invest today.
Compound interest- Interest that is earned on a given deposit and has become part of the principle at the end of a specified period.
Principal- The amount of money on which interest is paid.
Present Value- The value in today’s dollars of some future cash flow.
Annuity- A stream of equal periodic cash flows over a specified time period. These cash flows can be inflows or outflows of funds.
Ordinary annuity- An annuity for which the cash flow occurs at the end of each period
Annuity due- An annuity for which the cash flow occurs at the beginning of each period.
Perpetuity- An annuity with an infinite life, providing continual annual cash flow.
Semiannual compounding- Compounding of interest over two periods within the year.
Quarterly compounding- Compounding of interest over four periods within the year.
Invest $400 per month into a retirement account that earns a 12% percent rate of return. How much will you have at the end of 20,
30, and 40 years?
r= 12%/12= 1%
n= (20, 30, and 40) *12= 240, 360, and 480 months respectively.
You borrow $30,000 to purchase a new car. If you can borrow at 6% interest. How much are your monthly payments on a 5-year
loan?
$10,000/0.08= $125,000