A lump-sum payment of $1,040,000 right now, in which case 45% will be deducted for taxes. We do not know the level of Archie’s investment skills and therefore are unsure what rate of return he will earn on the lump-sum. What is the present value?

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A lump-sum payment of $1,040,000 right now, in which case 45% will be deducted for taxes. We do not know the level of Archie’s investment skills and therefore are unsure what rate of return he will earn on the lump-sum. What is the present value?

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