The Owner of a Residential Building Lot Has Received Two

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The owner of a residential building lot has received two purchase offers. Mrs. A is offering a $20,000 down payment plus $40,000 payable in one year. Mr. B's offer is $15,000 down plus two $25,000 payments due one and two years from now. Which offer has the greater economic value if money can earn 9.5% compounded quarterly? How much more is it worth in current dollars?

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