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Question 17 5 pts Carl has an option to receive (#1) $12,000 today, or (#2) $18,000 at the end of 10 years. If the appropriate interest rate is 3.5 percent, which option should he choose? Option #2 would be better if the interest rate was lower Both options are equal O Option #2 Option #1 would be better if the interest rate was lower Option #1