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The PMT function is an Excel Financial function that returns the periodic payment for an annuity. The formula for the PMT function is PMT(rate,nper,pv, [fv], [type]). The NPV function returns the net ...

To use the Duration function in Microsoft Excel, follow the steps below. Launch Excel Create a table or use an existing table Type the formula for the Duration function into the cell you want to place ...

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