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Investment X yields a payment of $5000 at the end of year 1, a payment of $7000 at the end of year 2, a payment of $9000 at the end of year 3, and a payment of $11000 at the end of year 4. Investment Y yields a payment of $11000 at the end of year 1, a payment of $9000 at the end of year 2, a payment of $7000 at the end of year 3, and a payment of $5000 at the end of year 4.

A) What is the present value of Investment X if the interest rate is 6%?

B) What is the present value of Investment Y if the interest rate is 6%?