Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

At 4% converted half yearly,the present value of a perpetuity of ₹800 payable at the end of each half year is :

Options:

₹45,000

₹40,000

₹55,000

₹60,000

Correct Answer:

₹40,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → ₹40,000

The present value of a perpetuity,

$PV=\frac{\text{Payment Period}}{\text{Rate per period (semi-annually)}}$

$=\frac{800}{0.02}=₹40,000$