An uncle of yours who is about to retire wants to sell some of his stock and buy an annuity that will provide him with income of $72,000 per year for 30 years, beginning a year from today. The going rate on such annuities is 7.25%. How much would it cost him to buy such an annuity today? Select the correct answer. a. $871,463.71 b. $871,453.91 c. $871,444.11 d. $871,424.51 e. $871,434.31