PV function
Returns the present value of an investment
Syntax
PV(rate, nper, pmt, [fv], [type])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rate | Yes | The interest rate per period.2% |
| nper | Yes | The total number of payment periods in an annuity.12 |
| pmt | Yes | The payment made each period; it cannot change over the life of the annuity.100 |
| fv | No | The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made.0 |
| type | No | The number 0 or 1 and indicates when payments are due.0 |
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Discount a future amount to present value
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