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The equation shown in the image appears to represent the present value of an annuity, where a series of equal payments (denoted by $ PMT $) is made at regular intervals over 5 years, discounted at an interest rate of 5%.

The equation can be written as:

\[
50,000 = \frac{PMT}{(1 + 5\%)} + \frac{PMT}{(1 + 5\%)^2} + \frac{PMT}{(1 + 5\%)^3} + \frac{PMT}{(1 + 5\%)^4} + \frac{PMT}{(1 + 5\%)^5}
\]

Where:
- $ PMT $ is the annuity payment to be found.
- The interest rate is 5% (or 0.05).
- The term is 5 years.

This is a common form of the **Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity** formula. We can simplify this to solve for $ PMT $, the periodic payment.

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Here are some relative questions to extend the discussion:
1. How is the present value of an annuity different from the future value of an annuity?
2. What happens if the interest rate changes from 5% to another percentage?
3. Can this formula be applied to monthly payments instead of yearly?
4. How would the equation change for an annuity due (where payments are made at the start of each period)?
5. What are the practical applications of the present value of annuities in financial planning?

**Tip**: When solving annuity problems, always ensure the interest rate is expressed consistently (i.e., annually, monthly, etc.), depending on the problem's requirements.

Solve for PMT in the present value of an annuity equation: 50,000 = PMT/(1 + 5%) + PMT/(1 + 5%)^2 + PMT/(1 + 5%)^3 + PMT/(1 + 5%)^4 + PMT/(1 + 5%)^5.

Learn how to solve for the periodic payment (PMT) in a present value of annuity equation, where $50,000 is the present value, the interest rate is 5%, and payments occur over 5 years. This tutorial explains the financial concept of discounting cash flows and walks through the steps to determine PMT.

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