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Using Assessors’ Handbook Section 505 (Capitalization Formulas and Tables)
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Lesson 5: Sinking Fund Factor

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Problem 1

Using the sinking fund factor (SFF), given the future value provided below, solve for the amount of the periodic (annual) payment that will compound to that future value.

Image of a table containing five rows of data to be used to solve for periodic payment amounts. In separate columns, each row contains a future value, a number of years, and an annual interest rate.
In the first row, the future value is $10,000; the number of years is 5; and the annual interest rate is 4%. Solve for the payment amount.
In the second row, the future value is $150,000 the number of years is 40; and the annual interest rate is 1%. Solve for the payment amount.
In the third row, the future value is $25,000; the number of years is 20; and the annual interest rate is 2%. Solve for the payment amount.
In the fourth row, the future value is $50,000; the number of years is 10; and the annual interest rate is 5%. Solve for the payment amount.
In the fifth row, the future value is $15,000; the number of years is 12; and the annual interest rate is 1%. Solve for the payment amount.

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Problem 2

Windpower Inc. has just issued bonds with a face value of $100 million that become due in 25 years. The bond contract contains a provision that Windpower must make equal payments at the end of each year into a sinking fund that will be used to retire the bonds after 25 years. How much must Windpower set aside each year if the annual interest rate is 7%?

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Problem 3

Johnny will enter college in 10 years. At that time, you would like to have a balance of $100,000 in his college fund. Assuming an earnings rate of 8%, how much must you invest at the end of each month to fund Johnny´s education?

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Problem 4

You expect to replace the roof of your investment property in 15 years. The estimated cost of the replacement is $800,000. Assuming that you can earn an annual rate of 4%, how much should you set aside at the end of each year in order to fund the future roof replacement?

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Problem 5

Pete likes to plan ahead. When he retires 30 years from now, he would like to have $1,000,000 in his 401k retirement account. If he expects to earn an annual rate of 15%, how much should he deposit at the end of each month in order to reach his goal?

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