Consider the following cases. Case Amount of annuity Interest rate Period (years) A $ 12,000 7% 3
Question:
Consider the following cases.
Case | Amount of annuity | Interest rate | Period (years) |
---|---|---|---|
A | $ 12,000 | 7% | 3 |
B | 55,000 | 12 | 15 |
C | 700 | 20 | 9 |
D | 140,000 | 5 | 7 |
E | 22,500 | 10 | 5 |
Calculate the present value of the annuity, assuming that it is
(1) An ordinary annuity.
(2) An annuity due.
Comparing the two types of annuities, all else equal, which type is more preferable? Why?
A. Ordinary annuity = 2822, annuity due = 3386, annuity due is better because it discounts for one less year.
B. Ordinary annuity = 3386, annuity due = 2282, ordinary annuity is better because it discounts for one less year.
C. Ordinary annuity = 2282, annuity due = 3386, annuity due is better because it compounds for one more year.
D. Ordinary annuity = 3386, annuity due = 2282, ordinary annuity is better because it compounds for one more year.
Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0078025549
3rd edition
Authors: J. David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas, Don Herrmann