Answer each of the following independent questions.

Alex Meir recently won a lottery and has the option of receiving one of the following three prizes: (1) $86,000 cash immediately, (2) $32,000 cash immediately and a six-period annuity of $9,200 beginning one year from today, or (3) a six-period annuity of $17,400 beginning one year from today. (FV of $1,PV of $1,FVA of $1,PVA of $1,FVAD of $1andPVAD of $1)(Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

1.Assuming an interest rate of 6%, determine the present value for the above options. Which option should Alex choose?

2.The Weimer Corporation wants to accumulate a sum of money to repay certain debts due on December 31, 2030. Weimer will make annual deposits of $170,000 into a special bank account at the end of each of 10 years beginning December 31, 2021. Assuming that the bank account pays 7% interest compounded annually, what will be the fund balance after the last payment is made on December 31, 2030?