9-5. Adjust the annual formula for a future value of a single amount at 12 percent
for 10 years to a semiannual compounding formula. What are the interest
factors (FVIF) before and after? Why are they different?
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IF
FV PV FV Appendix A
12%, 10 3.106 Annual
6%, 20 3.207 Semiannual
i n
i n
= ´
= =
= =
The more frequent compounding under the semiannual compounding
assumption increases the future value so that semiannual compounding is worth
.101 more per dollar.
9-6. If, as an investor, you had a choice of daily, monthly, or quarterly compounding,
which would you choose? Why?
9-7. What is a deferred annuity?
9-8. List five different financial applications of the time value of money.
Different financial applications of the time value of money:
Equipment purchase or new product decision
Present value of a contract providing future payments