Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

Find the present value of a perpetuity of Rs 500 payable at the end of each quarter, if money is worth 8% per annum.

Options:

₹24000

₹25000

₹26000

₹27000

Correct Answer:

₹25000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) :₹25000

Given $R= ₹500,$

$r=\frac{8}{4}\text{%}= 2\text{%}$ per quarter

$i=\frac{2}{100}=0.02$

Present value =$P=\frac{R}{i}$

$=\frac{500}{0.02}$

$=₹25000$