If the market rate of interest in BE3.27 were 10%, would you choose the same option? To calculate each option, use 

(a) A financial calculator

(b) Excel function PV.

Data from BE3.27

As CFO of a small manufacturing firm, you have been asked to determine the best financing for the purchase of a new piece of equipment. If the vendor is offering repayment options of $10,000 at the end of each year for five years, or no payment for two years followed by one payment of $46,000, which option would you recommend