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Joe just inherited the family business, and having no desire to run the family business, he has decided to sell it to an entrepreneur. In exchange for the family business, Joe has been offered an immediate payment of $100,000. Joe will also receive payments of $50,000 in one year, $50,000 in two years, and $75,000 in three years. The current market rate of interest for Joe is 6%.
-Suppose a second entrepreneur approaches Joe and offers him $250,000 today for the business.Should Joe accept the new entrepreneur's offer or stick with the original offer of $100,000 and the series of payments over three years? Why?

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