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Find the present value of $1000 paid at the end of each month
for 5 years at 12% compounded
semi-annually
If possible, please use in terms of a financial calculator
There are 12 months in a year.
There are 2 semi-annual periods in a year.
(1 + semi annual rate)^n - 1 = (1 + monthly rate)^n - 1
(1 + 0.12/2) - 1 = (1 + monthly rate)^12 - 1
(1 + 0.06)^2 - 1 = (1 + monthly rate)^12 - 1
1.1236 - 1 = (1 + monthly rate)^12 - 1
1.1236 = (1 + monthly rate)^12
1.00976 = 1 + monthly rate
Monthly rate = 0.00976 or 0.976%
Total number of periods = 5 * 12 = 60
Present value = $45,250.54
Keys to use in a financial calculator:
PMT -1000
I/Y 0.976
N 60
CPT PV