Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

The present value of perpetuity income of ₹x at the end of each 6 months is ₹40,000. If money is worth 6% compounded semi annually, then x is :

Options:

₹1200

₹1400

₹2400

₹900

Correct Answer:

₹1200

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → ₹1200

The present value of a perpetuity is,

$PV=\frac{x}{r}$

$⇒40,000=\frac{x}{0.03}$

$⇒x=1,200$