^{The Hazards, a professional baseball team, want to sign pitcher}

question 259

Multiple Choice

^{The Hazards, a professional baseball team, want to sign pitcher Alex McScoob to a two-year contract but, because of salary cap limitations, can only pay $8 million for the first year (Alex's market value is $10 million per year) . The Hazards offer to pay $8 million in year 1 and $13 million in year 2.} Should Alex sign the contract?

• A)Yes, Alex is better off financially regardless of the interest rate.
• B)Yes, if the interest rate is less than 50 percent.
• C)Yes, but only if the team expects to be successful.
• D)Yes, but only if the interest rate is less than 10 percent.

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