Which option results in the greatest financial benefit to Matthew? Matthew is considering several possible compensation alternatives
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Matthew is considering several possible compensation alternatives for services he has provided as a consultant:
Option A: Matthew could receive $8,000 today.
Option B: Matthew could receive $2,500 at the end of each of the next four years.
Option C: Matthew could receive $12,000 five years from now.
Required:
- Calculate the present value for each option assuming that Matthew can earn 7 percent on any investment funds.
- Which option results in the greatest financial benefit to Matthew?
- If Matthew earns 10 percent, will that change your answer to # 2 above? Please explain.
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ISBN: 978-0176530884
2nd Canadian edition
Authors: Maryanne M. Mowen, Don Hanson, Dan L. Heitger, David McConomy, Jeffrey Pittman
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