Question: Do it in a very basic way please. Large jackpots in most U . S . lotteries are paid out in equal annual installments. The

Do it in a very basic way please.
Large jackpots in most U.S. lotteries are paid out in equal annual installments. The winner can also
request immediate payment, but in this case the jackpot is reduced and only the so-called "cash
value" is paid out. For the sake of simplicity, we will ignore the fact that lottery winnings are
considered taxable income in the United States. For example, in Connecticut, large jackpots are
paid out in 21 equal installments (with the first installment payable immediately when the winner
is confirmed) and the cash value is 57% of the total jackpot. So, if you happened to win $1,000,000
on Connecticut Lotto, you would receive $1,000,00021=$47,619.05 right now, another
$47,619.05 one year from now etc. until all 21 installments have been paid. Alternatively, you could
tell the Lotto administrator that you want to receive the cash value of $1,000,0000.57=$570,000
right now. Below you will find the number of annual installments and the cash value of two popular
U.S. lotteries:
Suppose that the annual interest rate (EAR) is 8%, would you choose the installments or the cash value
if you won a million dollar on the Connecticut Lotto? How about the Michigan - Classic Lotto 47?
What is the difference (in terms of present value) between the annual installments and the cash values
of the two lotteries? (5 points)
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