You deposit €2 000 at 5% interest per year, compounded annually (interest is added at the end of each year). After how many whole years n does the balance first reach at least €5 000?
Time value of money worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. n = 19 years
- 2. PV = 16667 €
- 3. EAR = 18.81 %
- 4. PV = 14978 €
- 5. A = 281.7 €
- 6. FV = 97108 €
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