Exercise $14$A$-2($Algo$)$ Basic Present Value Concepts $[$L$014-7]$

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Julie just retired and has two options for receiving her retirement benefits. Under the first option, she would immediately receive a

lump sum of $$135,000.$ Under the second option, she would receive $$18,000$ each year for $12$ years plus a lump$-$sum payment of

$$54,000$ at the end of the $12-$year period.

Click here to view Exhibit $14$B$-1$ and Exhibit $14$B$-2,$ to determine the appropriate discount factor$($s$)$ using tables.

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$1-$a$.$ Calculate the present value for the following assuming that the money can be invested at $11\%.$

$1-b.$ If she can invest money at $11\%,$ which option should she choose?

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Calculate the present value for the following assuming that the money can be invested at $11\%.$

Note: Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.