Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

Find the present value of a perpetuity of Rs 900 payable at the end of each year, if money is worth 5% per annum .

Options:

₹18000

 ₹19000

₹17000

₹16000

Correct Answer:

₹18000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : ₹18000

Given $R=₹900$

$r= 5$% p.a

$∴i=\frac{5}{100}=0.05$

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

$=\frac{900}{0.05}$

$= ₹18000$