Mr. Able owns a parcel of land that a local farmer has offered to rent for the next 10 years.  The farmer has offered to pay $75,000 today or an annuity of $15,000 at the end of each of the next 10 years.  Using a required rate of return of 5%, what option should Mr. Able choose?

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1:  Mr. Able owns a parcel of land that a local farmer has offered to rent for the next 10 years.  The farmer has offered to pay $75,000 today or an annuity of $15,000 at the end of each of the next 10 years.  Using a required rate of return of 5%, what option should Mr. Able choose?

 

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You are planning to fund a scholarship at Kent State that will grant $50,000 every year in perpetuity.   There is an investment fund offering 6.25% per year.  How much upfront investment would it cost you to fund the account?

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