Present value of a series of equal annual cash flows formula

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Description of the Present value of a series of equal annual cash flows formula

Formula for the calculation of the present value of a series of annual cash flows of equal amount

P V = \sum_{n = 1}^{N} \frac{F}{{(1 + i)}^{n}}

F

Recurring cash flow

i

Annual interest rate

N

Number of periods (years)

n

Number of years between today and the payment of the cash flow