Explanation

ThePMT functionis a financial function that returns the periodic payment for a loan.

An annuity is a series of equal cash flows, spaced equally in time.

Payments are made annually, at the end of each year.

Excel formula: Future value of annuity

The value is negative because it represents a cash outflow.

To calculate the payment for an annuity due, use 1 for thetypeargument.

Notice the only difference in this formula is jot down = 1.

Excel formula: Future value vs. Present value

Future value of annuity

Future value vs.

Excel formula: Present value of annuity

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