Fifteen years ago, Jackson Supply set aside $$130,000$ in case of a financial emergency. Today, that account has increased in value to $$373,014.$ What annual rate of interest is the firm earning on this money?

$6\mathrm{.}89$ percent

$7\mathrm{.}28$ percent

$6\mathrm{.}42$ percent

$5\mathrm{.}80$ percent

$7\mathrm{.}53$ percent

$2$ points

You are considering a project which will provide annual cash inflows of $$4,500,$$$5,700,$ and $$10,000$ at the end of each year for the next three years, respectively. What is the present value of these cash flows, given a $9$ percent discount rate?

$$ $$16,647$

$$15,028$

$$15,103$

$$16,314$

$$16,847$