1. A new investment opportunity for you is an annuity that pays $550 at the beginning of each year for 3 years. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?
a. $1,412.84
b. $1,487.20
c. $1,565.48
d. $1,643.75
e. $1,725.94
2. Suppose you are buying your first home for $145,000, and you have $15,000 for your down payment. You have arranged to finance the remainder with a 30-year, monthly payment, amortized mortgage at a 6.5% nominal interest rate, with the first payment due in one month. What will your monthly payments be?
a. $741.57
b. $780.60
c. $821.69
d. $862.77
e. $905.91