Question

The Math department also purchased a printer. After 4 years, it will have a salvage value of $200. A new printer is expected to cost $2000. The department established a sinking fund in order to provide money for the difference between the cost and the salvage value. If the fund earns 6% compounded semiannually, determine the size of payments.

Answer 1

Answer:

determine the size of payments.

$202,42

Explanation:

Expected cost              2000

Salvage value old printer 200

         Cost requirement        1800

 

FVOrdinary Annuity​=C*(1+i)n-1/i  

1800=c*(1+3%)>8-1/i  

C=202,42  

N Monthly            % VF

0 202,4214999 1,00 202,42

1 202,4214999 1,06 214,57

2 202,4214999 1,12 227,44

3 202,4214999 1,19 241,09

4 202,4214999 1,26 255,55

5 202,4214999 1,34 270,89

6 202,4214999 1,42 287,14

7 202,4214999 1,50 304,37