Problems

BASIC PROBLEMS

Complete the following problem sets from Chapter 5 in Microsoft^® Excel^®:

·        5-1

·        5-3

·        5-5

·        5-7

·        5-12

·        5-15

·        5-39 (Calculate monthly payment only)

5-1   Future Value Compute the future value in year 9 of a $2,000 deposit in year 1 and another $1,500 deposit at the end of year 3 using a 10 percent interest rate. (LG5-1)

5-3   Future Value of an Annuity What is the future value of a $900 annuity payment over five years if interest rates are 8 percent? (LG5-2)

5-5   Present Value Compute the present value of a $2,000 deposit in year 1 and another $1,500 deposit at the end of year 3 if interest rates are 10 percent. (LG5-3)

5-7   Present Value of an Annuity What’s the present value of a $900 annuity payment over five years if interest rates are 8 percent? (LG5-4)

5-12   Present Value of an Annuity Due If the present value of an ordinary, 6-year annuity is $8,500 and interest rates are 9.5 percent, what’s the present value of the same annuity due? (LG5-6)

5-15   Effective Annual Rate A loan is offered with monthly payments and a 10 percent APR. What’s the loan’s effective annual rate (EAR)? (LG5-7)

5-39   Loan Payments You wish to buy a $25,000 car. The dealer offers you a 4-year loan with a 9 percent APR. What are the monthly payments? How would the payment differ if you paid interest only? What would the consequences of such a decision be? (LG5-9)