Judy Bright Has Just Won the Lottery

question 39

Multiple Choice

Judy Bright has just won the lottery.She can elect to receive her winnings in equal payments of $200,000 a year for the next ten years on December 31 or to receive $2,000,000 immediately.If the current interest rate is 6%,which choice will provide the highest amount:

• A)Receiving $2,000,000 immediately.
• B)Taking equal payments for 10 years.
• C)It does not matter since either choice provides the same amount.
• D)Refusing to accept the winnings since it is not enough.

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