TVM Problem solving the end amount.

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The discussion focuses on solving a Time Value of Money (TVM) problem to determine the monthly payment from a $100,000 annuity at a 6.5% annual interest rate over 10 years. The user initially attempted to find the future value using a TI-83 Plus calculator but received an incorrect result due to misunderstanding the input requirements. The correct approach involves setting the future value (FV) to $0 and solving for the payment (PMT), which should yield a monthly payment of approximately $0.24 after 120 months. The user confirmed the solution using Excel, highlighting the importance of correctly interpreting the problem parameters. The issue was resolved by clarifying the FV input in the TVM solver.
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[SOLVED] TVM Problem solving the end amount.

Homework Statement



2. A spreadsheet software or TVM solver on a calculator can be used to determine the equal monthly payments that can be paid from an annuity for a set length of time. You can enter different payments until you find the one that gives a closing balance of less than $1 after the set length of time. What monthly payment can be paid from an annuity of $100 000 earning 6.5% per annum, compounded monthly, with a life of 10 years?

Homework Equations



TVM Solver:

N = (Number of payment periods)
I% = (Annual Interest rate)
PV = (Present value)
PMT = (Payment, must be -number)
FV = (Future value)
P/Y = (Payment periods per year)
C/Y = (Compounding periods per year)

The Attempt at a Solution



I did this question in Excel and got under $1, however I'm trying to send this answer with work from Excel done and TVM so I understand both ways to do this question. I'll show my excel file in an attachment.

In the TVM solver I'm using on my TI-83 Plus I cannot seem to get the same results.

N = 120.00
I% = 6.50
PV = 100000.00
PMT = -1344.89
FV = (To be solved)
P/Y = 12.00
C/Y = 12.00

When solved, FV = 35265.34 (Which is wrong.)

In my excel file, the answer should be $0.24 after the 10 years (120 months).
 

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The problem has been solved. I mis-understood the question when doing the TVM Solver.

I was supposed to put 0 for FV, not what I got from my Excel answer, then use the solve for PMT.
 
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