Calculate the Uniform Annuity Equivalent to an Arithmetic Gradient Series

question 39

Multiple Choice

Calculate the uniform annuity equivalent to an arithmetic gradient series with a basic payment of $500 per year for 10 years that increases by $50 per year beginning in year 2, under 10% annual interest rate?

• A)$500
• B)$550
• C)$686
• D)$936
• E)$1 186

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