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a)

Brockman Corporation's earnings per share were $3.50 last year, and its growth rate during the prior 5 years was 4.4% per year. If that growth rate were maintained, how many years would it take for Brockman's EPS to triple?

Select the correct answer.

a. 25.51

b. 27.41

c. 19.81

d. 23.61

e. 21.71

b.)

Your friend offers to pay you an annuity of $9,900 at the end of each year for 3 years in return for cash today. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?

Select the correct answer.

a. $26,709.54

b. $26,713.44

c. $26,701.74

d. $26,705.64

e. $26,717.34

c,)

A new investment opportunity for you is an annuity that pays $2,200 at the beginning of each year for 3 years. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?

Select the correct answer.

a. $6,279.40

b. $6,261.90

c. $6,296.90

d. $6,314.40

e. $6,244.40

PLEASE ANSWER a.) b.) c.)