Julie has just retired. Her companys retirement program has two options as to how retirement benefits can be received. Under the first option, Julie would receive a lump sum of $140,000 immediately as her full retirement benefit. Under the second option, she would receive $27,000 each year for 5 years plus a lump-sum payment of $59,000 at the end of the 5-year period.

Required:

1-a. Calculate the present value for the following assuming that the money can be invested at 12%.

1-b. If she can invest money at 12%, which option would you recommend that she accept?