CT1 2016 Sept Q12 (iv) concept

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  1. Jonyy

    Jonyy Member

    I came across the following question in CT1 2016 Sept Q12 part iv exam (I slightly modified the question on purpose for clarity):

    Suppose we know that a continuous payment stream is paid at the rate of r(t) = e^(–0.04t) per annum for 1 year with a constant force of interest δ = 0.03. What is the present value of the payment stream from t=0 to t=1?

    As I understand that following the original solution, the current solution it shoud be :
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    Now, I don't fully understand why by multiplying the continuous payment stream rate with the v(t) = e^(-0.03t) and then integrating it you will result in the PV? I'm not sure why does it have to be multiply by a the rate before the integral. But my logic tells me that if you want to get the PV of "one" of the discreet payment (instantaneous payment) at any time t out of the continuous payment stream where 0<t<1, I got:

    PV = v(t) [R(t+dt) - R(t)]

    Where dt is close to 0. And the term after v(t) is the instantaneous payment at time t found by integrating r(t) and then substracting it's value of t+dt with it's value of t.

    Can anyone explain how does the last equation fits in the solution when integrating to?
     

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  2. John Lee

    John Lee ActEd Tutor Staff Member

    \(v(t) = exp\{-\int_0^t 0.03 du\} = exp(-0.03t)\)
     

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