Jessie Won a Lottery and Was Given the Following Choice

question 79

Multiple Choice

Jessie won a lottery and was given the following choice.He could either take $5000 at the end of each month for 25 years,or a lump sum of $700 000.Assume annual compounding and determine what interest rate he would have to beat for the lump sum to be the better choice.

• A)3)1
• B)12.3
• C)7)0
• D)7)4

Identify the factors that cause shifts in demand and supply.

Analyze the impact of technological advances on supply.

Determine the effects of taxes on market equilibrium.

Understand the concept of substitutes and how changes in prices affect demand.

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