Question 3
EasyOriginal questionAn endowment of ₹5,00,000 is invested at 6% a year. What yearly prize can it pay for ever?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A perpetuity's payment is the yearly interest on its value: .
rupees a year.
Worth noting
₹30,00,000 multiplies by 6 instead of 6%; anything above the interest would eat into the ₹5,00,000.
- Concept
- The payment a perpetuity can support
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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