Question: Chris Long has just learned he has won a $$ 5 0 3 , 8 0 0 prize in the lottery. The lottery has given

Chris Long has just learned he has won a $$503,800prize in the lottery. The lottery
has given him two options for receiving the payments.
(1)If Chris takes all the money today, the state and federal governments will deduct taxes at a rate of 47%immediately.
(2)
Alternatively, the lottery offers Chris a payout of 20equal payments of $36,700with the first payment occurring when Chris turns in the winning ticket. Chris will be taxed on each of these payments at a rate of 25%.
Compute the present value of the cash flows for lump sum payout. (Round answer to 0decimal places).

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