Math Problem Statement

Find the future value of an ordinary annuity of $5,000 paid quarterly for 4 years, if the interest rate is 9%, compounded quarterly. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.) $ ____

Solution

To find the future value of an ordinary annuity, we use the following formula:

FV=P×(1+rn)nt1rnFV = P \times \frac{\left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt} - 1}{\frac{r}{n}}

Where:

  • FVFV is the future value we want to find.
  • PP is the payment amount per period, which is $5,000.
  • rr is the annual interest rate, which is 9% or 0.09.
  • nn is the number of compounding periods per year, which is 4 for quarterly compounding.
  • tt is the number of years, which is 4 years.

Let's calculate the future value using the given values.The future value of the ordinary annuity is approximately $95,026.99.

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Here are five related questions that might interest you:

  1. How would the future value change if the payments were made monthly instead of quarterly?
  2. What if the interest rate were increased to 12%?
  3. How much would the future value be if the payments were $6,000 instead of $5,000?
  4. What would be the future value if the annuity lasted for 5 years instead of 4?
  5. How does the future value compare to the total amount of money paid into the annuity?

Tip: The future value of an annuity depends significantly on the interest rate and the frequency of compounding, so always consider these factors when planning for the future.