Busn 5200 Week 7 Assignment 1 Monthly Compounding If You Bou

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Evaluate different financial scenarios involving compound interest, present value, future value, annuities, loan payments, and rate of return calculations based on provided data. These problems include calculations for bond maturity value, effective annual rate from monthly interest, future value of an annuity due, interest rate on installment payments, required rate of return for future value goals, monthly loan payments, annuity payment needed for retirement savings, present value of perpetuities, and valuation of uneven cash flow streams.

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Financial mathematics is a fundamental component of decision-making in finance, encompassing methods for valuing investments, loans, and cash flow streams over time. The series of scenarios provided demonstrates essential concepts such as compound interest, effective annual rates, annuities, and perpetuities, as well as applications in real-world financial planning and investment analysis.

1. Future Value of a CD with Monthly Compounding

Suppose you purchase a $1,000 face value certificate of deposit (CD) that matures in nine months, with an annual interest rate of 9%, compounded monthly. The goal is to determine the amount received at maturity. First, identify the monthly interest rate by dividing the annual rate by 12: 0.09 / 12 = 0.0075, which is 0.75% per month. The total number of compounding periods is nine months.

The future value (FV) is calculated using the compound interest formula: FV = PV × (1 + i)^n. Here, PV = $1,000, i = 0.0075, and n = 9.

FV = $1,000 × (1 + 0.0075)^9 ≈ $1,000 × 1.0680 ≈ $1,068.00.

Thus, upon maturity, you will receive approximately $1,068.00.

2. Effective Annual Rate (EAR) from Monthly Rate

Your credit card charges 1.05% interest per month on unpaid balances. To find the effective annual rate (EAR), we use the formula: EAR = (1 + monthly rate)^12 - 1. This accounts for the effect of compounding over the year.

EAR = (1 + 0.0105)^12 - 1 ≈ 1.0105^12 - 1 ≈ 1.1380 - 1 = 0.1380 or 13.80%.

This means the annual interest rate equivalent to the monthly rate is approximately 13.80%.

3. Future Value of an Annuity Due for Education Funding

You plan to deposit $1,200 annually at the beginning of each year for 18 years to fund your daughter's education. Since deposits are made at the beginning of each period, this is an annuity due. To find its future value at the end of 18 years, we need to use the future value formula for an ordinary annuity adjusted for an annuity due: FV = P × [((1 + r)^n - 1) / r] × (1 + r).

Assuming an annual interest rate r (say 6%, as a typical rate), then:

FV = 1,200 × [((1 + 0.06)^18 - 1) / 0.06] × 1.06 ≈ 1,200 × 29.5066 × 1.06 ≈ $37,393.70.

Depending on the actual interest rate, the exact future value varies; this illustrates how future value calculations guide long-term savings planning.

4. Rate of Return on a Financing Plan for Scooter

Paul’s Perfect Peugeot sells a scooter for $1,699, financed with 10% down and monthly payments of $46.57 over 40 months. To determine the interest rate charged, we calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) of the loan payments. The loan principal is $1,699 minus 10%, which is $1,529.10, but typically, the financed amount is the total price; assuming full financing of $1,699, the cash flow involves an initial outflow of $1,699 followed by 40 inflows of $46.57.

Using IRR calculations, either via Excel or financial calculator, yields an approximate monthly rate. For illustrative purposes, solving the present value of an annuity:

PV = $46.57 × [(1 - (1 + r)^-40) / r] = $1,699. Setting PV to 1,699 and solving for r yields a monthly rate of approximately 0.0088 or 0.88%, which annualized is about 10.56%. However, detailed calculation with precise tools suggests the actual rate is slightly higher, around 11-12% per annum.

5. Rate of Return for Future Savings Goal

You want to accumulate $1,000,000 in 40 years by investing $1,200 annually. To find the annual rate of return, we model this as the future value of an ordinary annuity:

FV = P × [((1 + r)^n - 1) / r]. Plugging in FV=1,000,000, P=1,200, n=40, and solving for r involves iterative methods or financial calculator functions.

Approximate calculations reveal that an annual interest rate of about 8.5% to 9% is necessary to reach this goal, confirming the importance of consistent long-term investments at a favorable rate.

6. Monthly Loan Payments for HDTV

Purchasing a $1,995 flat-screen HDTV with a loan at 12% annual interest over one year entails calculating the monthly payment. The formula is:

PMT = PV × [r(1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n - 1], where r = 0.12/12 = 0.01, n=12.

PMT = $1,995 × [0.01(1 + 0.01)^12] / [(1 + 0.01)^12 - 1] ≈ $1,995 × 0.0101 / 0.1268 ≈ $160.00.

This indicates that approximately $160 in monthly payments are required.

7. Annual Savings Needed for Retirement

To accumulate $1,000,000 by age 65 in 40 years, starting from zero, with an annual return of 10%, the annual payment is computed using the future value of an ordinary annuity:

Payment = FV × r / ((1 + r)^n - 1) ≈ 1,000,000 × 0.10 / [(1 + 0.10)^40 - 1] ≈ $5,240.00.

This shows you must save approximately $5,240 annually to reach your retirement goal at a 10% return.

8. Present Value of a Perpetuity

With a required rate of return of 12%, the present value of receiving $100 monthly forever (perpetuity) is:

PV = Payment / r

Since payments are monthly, adjust the rate: 0.12/12 = 0.01.

PV = $100 / 0.01 = $10,000.

This indicates an investment of $10,000 today would generate a perpetual $100 monthly income at a 12% annual return.

9. Present Value of an Uneven Cash Flow Stream

Given cash flows of $10,000 in years 1-3 and $20,000 at year 4, with a discount rate of 10%, the present value (PV) is:

PV = 10,000 / (1 + 0.10)^1 + 10,000 / (1 + 0.10)^2 + 10,000 / (1 + 0.10)^3 + 20,000 / (1 + 0.10)^4 ≈ $9,091 + $8,264 + $7,514 + $13,660 ≈ $38,529.

10. Future Value of an Uneven Cash Flow Stream

The FV at year 4 of the same cash flows is calculated by compounding each cash flow to year 4:

FV = 10,000 × (1 + 0.10)^3 + 10,000 × (1 + 0.10)^2 + 10,000 × (1 + 0.10)^1 + 20,000 × (1 + 0.10)^0 ≈ $13,310 + $12,100 + $11,000 + $20,000 = $56,410.

Conclusion

These calculations illustrate critical financial concepts and demonstrate how understanding and accurately applying formulas for compounding, interest rates, annuities, and cash flow valuation are essential for effective financial planning and decision-making. Mastery of these principles enables investors and borrowers to evaluate investment opportunities, plan for future needs, and optimize financial outcomes based on realistic assumptions and precise calculations.

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