QS B-1 Identifying interest rates in tables LO C1
Assume that you must make two-year-ahead future value estimates
using the future value of 1 table (FV of $1)
Which interest rate column do you use when working with the
following rates? (Round percentage answers to 2 decimal
places.)
Interest RateNo. of Periods1.10% annual rate, compounded
quarterly82.12% annual rate, compounded annually23.6% annual rate,
compounded semiannually44.12% annual rate, compounded
monthly24
Number of periods |
Interest rate column |
|
10% annual rate, compounded quarterly |
8 |
10%/4 quarters = 2.5% |
12% annual rate, compounded annually |
2 |
12%/1 period = 12% |
6% annual rate, compounded semiannually |
4 |
6%/2 = 3% |
12% annual rate, compounded monthly |
24 |
12%/12 = 1% |
The formula to compute Future value includes n which means the number of periods in a year. So, the interest rate is also divided by number of periods in year and later on, the table shall be viewed of the resultant interest after division by number of periods in year.
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