An Individual Has the Option to Receive a $1000 Annual

question 7

Essay

An individual has the option to receive a $1000 annual bonus and invest the after-tax amount for 25 years, or receive $1000 per annum in a registered
pension plan for the next 25 years. Assuming a constant rate of return of 8% and a tax rate of 40%, what will be the total after-tax difference between the two
plans? Show all of your work.

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