A Lottery Offers the Winner the Choice Between a $150,000

question 213

Short Answer

A lottery offers the winner the choice between a $150,000 cash prize or month-end payments of $1,000 for 12½ years, increasing to $1,500 per month for the next 12½ years. Which alternative would you choose if money can earn 8.25% compounded monthly over the 25-year period?

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