An investment promises to pay $6,000 at the end of each year for the next six years and $3,000 at the end of each year for years 7 through 9. Use Table II and Table IV to answer the questions. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

1. If you require a 12 percent rate of return on an investment of this sort, what is the maximum amount you would pay for this investment?

2. Assuming that the payments are received at the beginning of each year, what is the maximum amount you would pay for this investment, given a 12 percent required rate of return?