Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

What sum of money invested now child establish a scholarship of Rs 5000 which is to be awarded at the end of every year forever, if money is worth 8% per annum.

Options:

₹63000

₹62000

₹61500

₹62500

Correct Answer:

₹62500

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : ₹62500

Given $R= ₹5000$

$r= 8$% p.a

$i=\frac{8}{100}=0.08$

So, $P=\frac{R}{i}=\frac{5000}{0.08}$

$=₹62500$