You have the choice of receiving $110,000 now or $38,000 now and another $77,000 two years from now. In terms of today's dollar, which choice is better and by how much? Money is worth 4% compounded annually. Which choice is better? O A. The choice of $38,000 now and S77,000 in two years is better. O B. They are equal in value. OC. The choice of $110,000 now is better. The better choice is greater than the alternative choice by S in terms of today's dollar. (Round the final answer to the nearest cent as needed. Round all intermediate values to six decimal places as needed.)

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You have the choice of receiving $110,000 now or $38,000 now and another $77,000 two years from now. In terms of today's dollar, which choice is better and by how much? Money is worth 4% compounded annually.
Which choice is better?
O A. The choice of $38,000 now and $77,000 in two years is better.
B. They are equal in value.
O C. The choice of $110,000 now is better.
The better choice is greater than the alternative choice by $ in terms of today's dollar.
(Round the final answer to the nearest cent as needed. Round all intermediate values to six decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:You have the choice of receiving $110,000 now or $38,000 now and another $77,000 two years from now. In terms of today's dollar, which choice is better and by how much? Money is worth 4% compounded annually. Which choice is better? O A. The choice of $38,000 now and $77,000 in two years is better. B. They are equal in value. O C. The choice of $110,000 now is better. The better choice is greater than the alternative choice by $ in terms of today's dollar. (Round the final answer to the nearest cent as needed. Round all intermediate values to six decimal places as needed.)
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