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Multiple Choice $4$ points

You are comparing two annuities that offer regular payments of $$2,500$ for five years and pay $\mathrm{.}75$ percent interest per month. You will purchase one of these today with a single lump sum payment. Annuity A will pay you monthly, starting today, while Annuity B will pay monthly, starting one month from today. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning these two annuities?

These two annuities have both equal present and equal future values.

Annuity $B$ is an annuity due.

These annuities have equal present values but unequal future values.

Annuity A has a smaller future value than A nnuity $B.$

Annuity $B$ has a smaller present value than Annuity $A.$