Jenkins Security Has Learned That a Rival Has Offered to Supply

question 76

Multiple Choice

Jenkins Security has learned that a rival has offered to supply a carpark with security for ten years for $50,000 up front and a further $20,000 per year. If Jenkins Security offers to provide security for eight years for an upfront cost of $70,000 and a separate yearly payment, what is the maximum that this yearly payment can be so that Jenkins' offer matches the equivalent annual annuity of their rival's offer? (Assume a cost of capital of 6%.)

• A) $13,095
• B) $15,521
• C) $13,458
• D) $13,995

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