Math Problem Statement
A university would like to establish a perpetuity, the interest from which will fund a scholarship for a talented student each year. The value of this prize should be $3500 per year.
a) If the interest on this investment is 3.6% per annum, how much will the university need to invest?
The university only has $60000 to invest.
b) What annual interest rate is required to pay the scholarship in perpetuity? Round your answer to two decimal places.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Perpetuity
Formulas
Present value of a perpetuity: P = A / r
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College Level
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