Time Value of Money Calculations70
Example: An Annuity Account
You opt for an early retirement after a successful business career. You have accumulated a 
savings of 400,000 that earns an average of 7% annual interest, compounded monthly. What 
annuity (repetitive, uniform, withdrawal of funds) will you receive at the beginning of each 
month if you wish that savings account to support you for the next 50 years?
Figure 13 Cash flow diagram (Calculate the amount)
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S7DÒ 
6.30 Stores interest rate.
JV\Ú 
360.00 Stores the number of deposits.
É 
52,975.60 Calculates the balance amount.
Table 6-11 Calculating the amount at the beginning of each month
Keys Display Description
JG\Í 
12.00 Sets payments per year.
Y:::::yÏ 
-400,000.00 Stores your nest egg as an 
outgoing deposit.
jÒ 
7.00 Stores annual interest rate you 
expect to earn.
V:\Ú 
600.00 Stores number of withdrawals.
:É 
0.00 Stores balance of account after 
50 years.
Ì 
2,392.80 Calculates the amount that you 
can withdraw at the beginning 
of each month.
Table 6-10 Calculating the balance amount
Keys Display Description