1. Quick answers
If the bank is offering 12% per year compounded quarterly what would be the value of “i” in the Amount of an annuity formula?
If the Nicole buys a car for $12000 and pays monthly for 3 years what is the “n” value of the formula?

2. What questions could you ask about this TVM entry? Answer them!!
PV=12 000
PMT =
FV=0
P/Y=12
C/Y=12
PMT=END BEGIN

3. Determine the amount saved if $375 is deposited every month for 6 years at 5.9% per year compounded monthly.
N = 12 X 6 = 72
I% = 5.9
PV = 0
PMT = -375
FV =
P/Y = 12
C/Y = 12
How much interest was earned? $

4. Geneva’s parents saved for her college education by depositing $1200 at the end of each year in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) that earns 6% per year compounded annually. How much is there at the end of 18 years?
N = 18
I% = 6
PV = 0
PMT = 1200
FV =
P/Y = 1
C/Y = 1
How much interest has been earned? $

5. Use the formula to solve: Victor wants to withdraw $700 at the end of each month for 8 months, starting 1 month from new. His bank account earns 5.4% per year compounded monthly. How much must Victor deposit in his bank account today to pay for the withdrawls?
i = 5.4 ÷ 12 ÷ 100 = .0045
n = 8
Use formula: answer is $

6. Use the formula to solve: Suppose $450 is deposited at the end of each quarter for 1.5 years in an investment account that earns 10% per year compounded quarterly.
i = 10 ÷ 4 ÷ 100 = n = 4 X 1.5 = 6 Calculate for the answer: $ How much interest is earned for this investment? $174.48

7. Donald borrows $1200 from an electronics store to buy a computer
Donald borrows $1200 from an electronics store to buy a computer. He will repay the loan in equal monthly payments over 3 years, starting 1 month from now. He is charged interest at 12.5% per year compounded monthly. How much is Donald’s monthly payment?
N = 36
I% = 12.5
PV = 1200
PMT =
FV = 0
P/Y = 12
C/Y = 12
Therefore Donald’s monthly payment is $40.14.

8. Sherri borrows $9500 to buy a car. She can repay her loan in 2 ways
Sherri borrows $9500 to buy a car. She can repay her loan in 2 ways. The interest is compounded monthly. Option A: monthly payments for 3 years at 6.9% per year Option B: monthly payments for 5 years at 8.9% per year a) Determine the monthly payment under each option: b) Give a reason Sherri might choose each option.
N = 36
I% = 6.9
PV = 9500
PMT =
FV = 0
P/Y = 12
C/Y = 12
Option 2: answer: $196.74
Option A: pay less total interest
Option B: monthly payments are smaller

9. What is an RRSP? What is an RESP? Why would you save using them?

10. Jane and Jim buy a house for $ and put a 20% down payment on the house. How much is their mortgage for?
.20 X = $ down payment Mortgage: – = Calculate their monthly payments if they have a mortgage rate of 5% compounded semi-annually for a 5 year term and it is amortized over 25 years. N = 25 X 12 = 300 I% = 5 PV = PMT = FV = 0 P/Y = 12 C/Y =2 Therefore: Jim and Jane’s regular monthly payment would be $790.98

11. Answer true or false for each statement:
A mortgage is a loan that is used to buy property.
An annuity always has a regular payment.
In a mortgage the payment period is always the same as the compounding period.
The present value of an annuity is the amount in the bank after you have invested for a specified amount of time.
The number of payment periods (“N” on the TVM) is calculated by multiplying the number of years by the payments per year.
The interest paid for an annuity when you borrow money is the difference between the total amount you paid and the amount you borrowed.

12. Angela and Ed acquire a mortgage of $ at 4% per year compounded semi-annually with an amortization of 25 years and a 5 year term. Explain what this means in your own words.