Syllabus point — Maths Interactives

Use a recurrence relation to model the present value of an ordinary annuity, e.g. reducing balance loan or retirement pension with periodic payments where interest is calculated before the periodic payment is made.

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Interactive

Interest grows, then the payment cuts

manipulative

Each loan period charges interest then subtracts the payment — theatre, amortisation ledger, and jump to period N.

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