£11,700 is invested at time t=0 and a further 8,800 at time t=5. Calculate the value of the fund after 20 years if the rates of interest applicable during this period are 0.6% per month effective for the first 14 years, and thereafter 7.9% per annum nominal payable quarterly for the remaining years. (correct answer = 77956.92)

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£11,700 is invested at time t=0 and a further 8,800 at time t=5. Calculate the value of the fund after 20 years if the rates of interest applicable during this period are 0.6% per month effective for the first 14 years, and thereafter 7.9% per annum nominal payable quarterly for the remaining years. (correct answer = 77956.92)

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Step 1: Explanation of TVM

The concept of TVM refers to the concept where money received earlier is considered more valuable than the same amount received later because of the interest-earning capacity of money. It is used in the calculation of the PV and the FV of investments and is widely used in finance.


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