Matthew is considering several possible compensation alternatives for services he has provided as a consultant:

Option A: Matthew could receive $8,000 today.

Option B: Matthew could receive $2,500 at the end of each of the next four years.

Option C: Matthew could receive $12,000 five years from now.

Required:

1 Calculate the present value for each option assuming that Matthew can earn 7 percent on any investment funds.

2Which option results in the greatest financial benefit to Matthew?

3.If Matthew earns 10 percent, will that change your answer to # 2 above? Please explain.

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