Asked by Madyln Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

What amount is required to fund a perpetuity that pays $10,000 at the beginning of each quarter? The funds can be invested to earn 5% compounded quarterly.

Compounded Quarterly

Interest calculation method where the interest is computed and added to the principal every quarter, impacting the total interest earned or paid.

Perpetuity

An annuity that pays a set amount indefinitely, without an end.

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