Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

The present value of a perpetuity of ₹1,500 payable at the beginning of each year, if money is worth 6% per annum is :

Options:

₹26,000

₹25,750

₹26,500

₹24,500

Correct Answer:

₹26,500

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → ₹26,500

To calculate the present value of a perpetuity,

$PV=\frac{C}{r}×(1+r)$

$=\frac{1,500}{0.06}×(1+0.06)$

$=25,000×1.06$

$=26,500$