Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: Givens, Hong, and Partners obtained a $7000 term loan

Givens, Hong, and Partners obtained a $7000 term loan at 8.5% compounded annually for new boardroom furniture. Prepare a complete amortization schedule in which the loan is repaid by equal semiannual...

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Q: $28,000 loan at 8% compounded quarterly is to

$28,000 loan at 8% compounded quarterly is to be repaid by equal quarterly payments over a seven-year term. 1. What will be the principal component of the sixth payment? 2. What will be the interest p...

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Q: A 20-year annuity was purchased with $180,000

A 20-year annuity was purchased with $180,000 that had accumulated in an RRSP. The annuity provides a semiannually compounded rate of return of 5% and makes equal month-end payments. 1. What will be t...

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Q: Metro Construction received $60,000 in vendor financing at 10

Metro Construction received $60,000 in vendor financing at 10.5% compounded semiannually for the purchase of a loader. The contract requires semiannual payments of $10,000 until the debt is paid off....

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Q: Suppose that the loan permits an additional prepayment of principal on any

Suppose that the loan permits an additional prepayment of principal on any scheduled payment date. Prepare another amortization schedule that reflects a prepayment of $5000 with the third scheduled pa...

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Q: An annuity providing a rate of return of 4.8%

An annuity providing a rate of return of 4.8% compounded monthly was purchased for $45,000. The annuity pays $400 at the end of each month. 1. How much of Payment 37 will be interest? 2. What will be...

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Q: The interest rate on a $6400 loan is 10% compounded

The interest rate on a $6400 loan is 10% compounded semiannually. If the loan is to be repaid by monthly payments over a four-year term, prepare a partial amortization schedule showing details of the...

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Q: $255,000 amount from an RRSP is used to purchase

$255,000 amount from an RRSP is used to purchase an annuity paying $6000 at the end of each quarter. The annuity provides an annually compounded rate of return of 2.5%. 1. What will be the amount of t...

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Q: A $1000, 7.5% coupon bond has 19

A $1000, 7.5% coupon bond has 19 1 2 years remaining until maturity. Calculate the bond discount if the required return in the bond market is 8.6% compounded semiannually.

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Q: A $1000, 9.5% coupon Government of Canada

A $1000, 9.5% coupon Government of Canada bond has 10 years remaining until its maturity. It is currently priced at 108.25 (percent of face value). 1. What is the bond’s yield to maturity? 2. If the b...

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