An Introduction to The Mathematics of Finance
2nd Edition
Published on 18. May 2014
98 pages
978-1-4831-3585-4 (ISBN)
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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance provides a simple, nonmathematical introduction to the mathematics of finance. Topics discussed in this book include simple interest; compound interest-annual compounding; annuities-certain; use of compound interest; and sinking funds. The equations of value; compounding more frequently than annually; and contracts at ""flat"" rates of interest are also deliberated. This text likewise elaborates on the loans repayable by equal annual installments when interest is charged only on the amount of principal from time to time outstanding. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, including its corresponding solutions. This publication provides a working knowledge of the mathematics of finance that is helpful to accountants, economists, investment officers, and demographers.
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A.H. Pollard
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Chapter One Simple InterestChapter Two Compound Interest - Annual CompoundingChapter Three Annuities-CertainChapter Four The Use of Compound Interest TablesChapter Five Loans Repayable by Equal Annual Installments When Interest is Charged Only on the Amount of Principal from Time to Time OutstandingChapter Six Sinking FundsChapter Seven Equations of ValueChapter Eight Compounding More Frequently than AnnuallyChapter Nine Contracts at "Flat" Rates of InterestSolutions to ExercisesAppendix I Tests on Chapters One to FiveTables Compound Interest Tables at RatesInterest from ¿ Percent to 20 Percent
