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Financial Mathematics

CBSE · Class 12 · Applied Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Financial Mathematics — CBSE Class 12 Applied Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Perpetuity and Sinking Funds

  • Perpetuity is an annuity where payments continue forever
  • Present value of perpetuity = R/i (payments at end) or R + R/i (payments at beginning)
  • Sinking fund accumulates money for future specific financial obligations
2

Valuation of Bonds

  • Bond value equals present value of all future cash flows
  • Cash flows include periodic interest payments and redemption value
  • Face value is original issue price; market value fluctuates
3

EMI and Loan Amortization

  • EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment
  • Two methods: Flat Rate Method and Reducing Balance Method
  • Flat rate calculates interest on original principal throughout
4

Rates of Return and CAGR

  • Nominal rate is stated/announced interest rate
  • Effective rate is actual rate considering compounding frequency
  • More frequent compounding increases effective rate

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A perpetuity is an annuity whereA fund established by setting asideThe process of determining the fairTwo methods existNominal rate is the stated interest

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