Perpetuities are also called annuities with an extended or unlimited life. Based on your understanding of perpetuities, answer the following questions. Which of the following are characteristics of a perpetuity? Check all that apply.

(A) The principal amount of a perpetuity is repaid as a lump-sum amount

(B) In a perpetuity, returns-m the form of a series of identical cash flows-are earned.

(C) A perpetuity is a series of regularly timed, equal cash flows that is assumed to continue Indefinitely Into the future.

(D) A perpetuity continues for a fixed time period.

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Tripp Ayers

25 July, 21:44

Perpetuities are also called annuities with an extended or unlimited life. Based on your understanding of perpetuities, answer the following questions. Which of the following are characteristics of a perpetuity? Check all that apply.

(A) The principal amount of a perpetuity is repaid as a lump-sum amount

(B) In a perpetuity, returns-m the form of a series of identical cash flows-are earned.

(C) A perpetuity is a series of regularly timed, equal cash flows that is assumed to continue Indefinitely Into the future.

(D) A perpetuity continues for a fixed time period.

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(C) A perpetuity is a series of regularly timed, equal cash flows that is assumed to continue Indefinitely Into the future.

Explanation:

a false

the principal is never repaid on a perpetuity

d false the perpetuity is for an indefinite period of time.

definition:

the perpetuity consist in a principal which yield a return over time indefinite. this return do not include any amortization in the principal neither principal installment are done through the investment or loan life