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 $12,000 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. $145,234.55 b. $145,248.65 c. $145,243.95 d. $145,239.25 e. $145,253.35