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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 August 2014
In practice it is desired occasionally to calculate the value of an annuity-certain at a rate of interest decreasing steadily from the outset. If the rate of interest for the first year is ix and decreases by h per annum throughout the term n of the annuity, the value required is
say, where
This expression is somewhat laborious to evaluate.