Data table amount to be paid: can we use the PMT function ?

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I would like to know if the =PMT function is applicable for the sensitivity analysis, and if not can you explain the formulae used . I tried to use the =PMT function to find amount to be repaid monthly and multiplied it by the number of months for total repayment and I did not arrive at the same answer (1611). Also, I tried using my answer for the sensitivity analysis but my values remained the same as for the different variations in time and rate. does the formulae applied in amount to be paid affect the data table?

here is the formula I used to calculate the monthly repayment: =PMT(10%/12,5*12,-1000)
=21.25
total amount to be paid in five years:= 21.25* 60months
=1274.

Please help me explain your formular or how the PMT function can be used in the sensitivity analysis.

thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,
Good to hear from you!
Please take into consideration the following:

The PMT function gives you both the amount to be repaid and interest expense
The repayment amounts are not equal throughout the lifecycle of the loan. They vary because the interest expense decreases when we repay the loan.

Hope this helps!
Best,
Ned

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