Your grandfather would like to share some of his fortune with you. He offers to give you money under one of the following scenarios (you get to choose):

1. $8,550 per year at the end of each of the next seven years 2. $48,350 (lump sum) now 3. $100,250 (lump sum) seven years from now Requirements 1. Calculate the present value of each scenario using an 8% discount rate. Which scenario yields the highest present value? Round to nearest whole dollar.

2. Would your preference change if you used a 12% discount rate?