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What is an annuity?
What is an annuity?
A sequence of payments made at equal intervals.
The time between successive payments is known as the ______.
The time between successive payments is known as the ______.
payment interval
What is the term of an annuity denoted as?
What is the term of an annuity denoted as?
t
What does the regular or periodic payment, R, represent?
What does the regular or periodic payment, R, represent?
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Annuities Overview
- An annuity consists of a series of payments occurring at regular intervals over time.
- Payments are made consistently, adhering to fixed time periods, ensuring predictable cash flow.
Key Terminology
- Payment interval refers to the duration between consecutive payments in the annuity schedule.
- Term of an annuity (t) indicates the total duration from the initial payment to the final payment, encompassing the entire payment series.
- Regular or Periodic payment (R) denotes the specific amount disbursed during each payment interval, standardized across the annuity's lifespan.
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Test your knowledge on annuities and their key components with this quiz. Understand the terminology related to payment intervals, terms of annuities, and periodic payments. Dive into the financial concepts that govern cash flow through annuities.
