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1. If you require a 12 percent return on your investment, which would you prefer?

a. Present value of $8,000 today
b. Present value of $15,000 received in 5 years at 12%
c. Present value of a 15 year, $1,000 annuity at 12%:

Explain what is the best choice and why it is the best.

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The best choice of investment is examines for the present value.

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We calculate the present value of each of the payments

a. you get the money today, so pv = 8000

b. pv = ...

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