P20,000 for 10 years with the first payment to be made one year after his retirement. The supervisor, instead, requested that he be paid a lump sum, on the date of his retirement, having less interest that the company would have earned if the gratuity is to be paid in yearly basis

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For having been loyal, trustworthy, and efficient, the company has offered a superior yearly gratuity pay of P20,000 for 10 years with the first payment to be made one year after his retirement. The supervisor, instead, requested that he be paid a lump sum, on the date of his retirement, having less interest that the company would have earned if the gratuity is to be paid in yearly basis. If interest is 15%, what is the equivalent lump sum that he could get?

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