Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: Cynthia currently has $31,000 in her RRSP. She

Cynthia currently has $31,000 in her RRSP. She plans to contribute $5000 at the end of each year for the next 17 years, and then use the accumulated funds to purchase a 20-year annuity making month-en...

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Q: Mr. Parmar wants to retire in 20 years and purchase a

Mr. Parmar wants to retire in 20 years and purchase a 25-year annuity that will make equal payments at the end of every quarter. The first payment should have the purchasing power of $6000 in today’s...

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Q: The interest rate on a $100,000 loan is 7

The interest rate on a $100,000 loan is 7.5% compounded monthly. What must be the monthly payment for the loan to be repaid in: 1. 5 years? 2. 10 years? 3. 15 years? 4. 20 years? In each case, also ca...

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Q: Assume that the investments within an RRSP will earn 5% compounded

Assume that the investments within an RRSP will earn 5% compounded annually. What monthly contribution must be made to the RRSP for it to grow to $750,000 in: 1. 15 years? 2. 20 years? 3. 25 years? 4....

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Q: Marissa intends to make contributions to a TFSA such that the account

Marissa intends to make contributions to a TFSA such that the account will accumulate $150,000 after 20 years. What end-of-quarter contributions must be made if the TFSA earns 6% compounded: 1. Annual...

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Q: What monthly payment is required to pay off a $50,

What monthly payment is required to pay off a $50,000 loan in seven years if the interest rate on the loan is 7.5% compounded: 1. Annually? 2. Semiannually? 3. Quarterly? 4. Monthly?

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Q: Norman financed the $2800 purchase price of his new washer and

Norman financed the $2800 purchase price of his new washer and dryer with monthly payments at 6.4% compounded monthly made over two years. What will be the amount of each payment?

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Q: Kyle wants to save $15,000 so he can take

Kyle wants to save $15,000 so he can take a trip to Australia when he graduates from college three years from now. How much must he contribute to a savings plan at the end of every month if the plan e...

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Q: Semiannual payments of $3874.48 are made on a $

Semiannual payments of $3874.48 are made on a $50,000 loan at 6.5% compounded semiannually. How long will it take to pay off the loan?

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Q: The school board in a municipality will require an extra $2

The school board in a municipality will require an extra $2,430,000 for its operating budget next year. The current mill rate for the school tax component of property taxes is 7.1253. 1. If the total...

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