An annuity is payable continuously for n years. The rate of payment is constant through each year and is as follows: 1 unit per annum during the first year; 2 units per annum during the second year; 3 units per annum during the third year; and so on until the final year n. Show that the present value of the annuity is given by: ἅπι (la) n = -ηνη δ Hint: You have to show your full workings from basic principles of valuing a constant payment stream.

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An annuity is payable continuously for n years. The rate of payment is constant through each year
and is as follows:
1 unit per annum during the first year;
2 units per annum during the second year;
3 units per annum during the third year; and so on until the final year n.
Show that the present value of the annuity is given by:
ἅπι
(la) n =
-ηνη
δ
Hint: You have to show your full workings from basic principles of valuing a constant payment
stream.
Transcribed Image Text:An annuity is payable continuously for n years. The rate of payment is constant through each year and is as follows: 1 unit per annum during the first year; 2 units per annum during the second year; 3 units per annum during the third year; and so on until the final year n. Show that the present value of the annuity is given by: ἅπι (la) n = -ηνη δ Hint: You have to show your full workings from basic principles of valuing a constant payment stream.
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