Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years. Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years. At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal. Calculate i.

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Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years.
Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years.
At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal.
Calculate i.
a. 2754
O b. .1487
O c. .0718
O d. .9603
O e. 1.1487
Transcribed Image Text:Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years. Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years. At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal. Calculate i. a. 2754 O b. .1487 O c. .0718 O d. .9603 O e. 1.1487
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Annuity refers to a stream of constant and periodic cash flows.

 

For example a sum of $100 being deposited every year for a period of 10 years can be said to be an annuity.

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