Answer to Question #209561 in Financial Math for Girly

Question

After an accident Nomfundo was awarded an amount from the Road Accident Fund as compensation for her injuries. She chose to receive R18 900 per month indefinitely. If money is worth 9,95% per year, compounded monthly, then the amount awarded is approximately 

Answer 1

Monthly payment of R 18900 for indefinitely@9.95% per year

Formula for present worth$=\frac{a}{i}$

Where $i=\frac{9.95}{1200}$

$a=18900$

Present value of this payment

$=\frac{18900×1200}{9.95}$

$=R 2279397$