Mathematics P1 R19
Geometric Sequences and Infinite Series
Work with the common ratio, find any term or sum, and know exactly when an infinite series converges and when it does not.
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Mathematics P1 Step 5 of 11 beginner
Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans
Choose the right financial formula, handle monthly compounding correctly, and work out loan repayments and outstanding balances without guessing.
By the end, you can
select and apply the correct financial formula for growth, decay, an annuity or a loan.
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Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans
QUEST MATH-P1-FINANCE
The formula is the decision
Financial maths has five formulas and almost no difficulty once you have chosen the right one. Nearly every lost mark comes from choosing wrongly, or from getting n and i wrong. 💰
It is also the topic most directly useful after school. A car loan, a home loan and a retirement annuity are all here.
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What you'll cover
- 1 The formula is the decisionfree preview above
- 2 The five formulas
- 3 Getting n and i right
- 4 Nominal and effective rates
- 5 Annuities
- 6 Outstanding balance
- 7 A routine for financial questions
- 8 The challenge
- 9 What to take with you
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Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans: questions
How long does Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans take?
About 14 minutes: 9 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans cost?
R19, paid securely online, or 19 learning credits from your wallet. You pay once: if you don’t pass the challenge, you try again at no extra cost.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
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Financial Maths — Growth, Decay, Annuities and Loans
R19 · 14 min · certificate