=+LG 6 P5–55 Choosing the best annuity Raina Herzig wishes to choose the best of four annuities available to her. In each case, in exchange for paying a lump sum today, she will receive equal, end-of-year cash payments for a specified number of years. She considers the annuities equally risky and is not concerned about their differing lives.

Her decision will be based solely on the rate of return she will earn on each annuity.
The following table shows the key terms of the four annuities.