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An insurance agent is trying to sell you an annuity, that will provide you with
$6 comma 5006,500
at the end of each year for the next
1515
years. If you don't purchase this annuity, you can invest your money and earn a return of
77%.
What is the most you would pay for this annuity right now?
Ignoring taxes, the most you would pay for this annuity is
$nothing .
PVA = Annuity x [{1 - (1 + r)-n} / r]
= $6,500 x [{1 - (1 + 0.07)-15} / 0.07]
= $6,500 x [{1 - 0.3624} / 0.07]
= $6,500 x [0.6376 / 0.07]
= $6,500 x 9.1079 = $59,201.44
So, the most you would pay for this annuity is $59,201.44