Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

Which of the following statements are true for sinking fund?

A. It is a fixed term account.
B. It is set up for a particular upcoming expense.
C. Any time, any amount can be deposited.
D. It can be used in any emergency.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A and C only

A and D only

B only

C and D only

Correct Answer:

B only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A and B only

$\text{A: Fixed term account} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{False}$

$\text{B: Set up for a specific future expense} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{True}$

$\text{C: Any time, any amount can be deposited} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{False}$

$\text{D: Used in any emergency} \;\Rightarrow\; \text{False}$

The correct statement is B only.