EXERCISE 12A–3 Basic Present Value Concepts [LO5]

Julie has just retired. Her company’s retirement program has two options as to how retirement benefits can be received. Under the first option, Julie would receive a lump sum of $150,000 immediately as her full retirement benefit. Under the second option, she would receive $14,000 each year for 20 years plus a lumpsum payment of $60,000 at the end of the 20-year period.

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If she can invest money at 12%, which option would you recommend that she accept? Use present value analysis.