Nick Nohitter has been playing baseball since he was five years old and has always dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Last season, he was a starting pitcher for a double-A (AA)-level baseball team, the Ketchum Baldies; last year, he was the first runner-up for the Minor League Player of the Year award. Using his 97 mph fastball, an impeccable curve ball and slider, and a reliable changeup pitch, he achieved a 17-3 winloss record, an earned run average (ERA) of 2.84, and 108 strikeouts in 123.1 innings pitched. He is also your best friend.

Two weeks ago, on his three-year anniversary with the team, Nick received the following email from his agent, Noah Never-Enough, indicating that he is being called up to the Mobile Bayhoppers, the Baldiess corresponding Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Moreover, Nicks contract is being revised to reflect his new status. The email describes the general terms and conditions of Nicks revised contract.

Nick is so excited! According to Noah, the contract is worth $3,272,400assuming receipt of all possible bonuses. After rereading the email twice and calling his family, Nick called you to review the terms of the contract and verify Noahs calculations. After an extended conversation about what hell do with his newfound wealth, you and Nick have agreed that any funds received could be invested to earn 5.50%, compounded monthly.

A B C D E F 1 Assumptions and Calculated Values Bank Rate Information: 2 3 Nick's Bank Account Rate % 4 (compounded monthly) Monthly Bank Rate Effective Annual Interest % 5 % Rate 6 7 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total value Salary and Bonus Information: 8 S $ S $ Annual Salary (4% COLA) Monthly Salary 9 $ $ 10 11.6500 11.0280 10.4391 9.8817 Discount factor (based on Cell B4 above) Discounted Annual Salary 11 $ $ 12 13 Time-in-League Bonus 14 0.9729 Discount factor (based on Cell B4 above) 15 $ Discounted Time-in-League Bonus 16 17 $ 18 Milestone Bonus Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 19 Discounted Milestone Bonus 20 21 Performance Bonus $ $ 22 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 23 Discounted Performance Bonus Cell B5 above) 19 Discounted Milestone Bonus $ 20 21 Performance Bonus 22 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 23 Discounted Performance Bonus 24 E 25 $ $ $ Monthly Endorsement Contract Payment Discount factor (based on 26 11.6500 11.0280 Cell B4 above) 27 $ Discounted Monthly Endorsement Payment 28 29 Contract's Total Nominal $ Value 30 $ Contract's Total Discounted Value 1. Given your worksheet calculations, which of the following statements is accurate? Is Noah's estimate of the value of Nick's contract accurate on either a nominal or discounted basis? Check all that apply. Noah's estimate of the value of Nick's contract is incorrect on a nominal basis, and the error is $80,389. It is appropriate and necessary to discount the performance bonus using the bank account's effective annual interest rate because of differences in the timing of the compounding of the bank account and that of the payments for the performance bonus. Noah's estimate of the nominal value of Nick's contract is correct. Related Question: The local car dealer creating Nick's endorsement opportunity can earn 6% (compounded quarterly) on his deposited funds. She would have to deposit $ each quarter, starting exactly two years before the day Nick signs his contract, to fund her endorsement contract. [Note: The future value interest factor of 6% compounded quarterly for eight quarterly periods is 8.4328.] From: Noah Never-Enough To: Nick Nohitter Subject: New Team, New Contract Proposal Nick, Congratulations! You've been called up to the Mobile Bayhoppers. Below are the offered terms and conditions of your new contract. After you review them and think about the offer, call me and we'll discuss your options. Congrats again! Salary and Incentives: Nick Nohitter hereafter referred to as the "Player," is offered a four-year contract with an annual salary of $594,000 per year, to be paid at the end of each month in the contract term. Under the league's collective bargaining agreement, the player will receive a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to his annual salary at the beginning of every other year. This means that the Player's annual salary will increase at the beginning of year 2 and year 4, as applicable. In addition, the player will recelve a one-time $10,000 time-in-league bonus after six months of participation with an MLB team. This bonus will be paid immediately on completion of the six-month period. The Player is offered a performance-based bonus, as well as a milestone bonus. Both are intended to encourage outstanding performance. The Player is offered the following award-based performance Incentive: a 15% bonus payable at the end of the operating year if he is selected to play in the All-Star game. The player is also offered the following milestone bonus: a $125,000 bonus if he ties Nolan Ryan's 1973 single-season Strikeout record (383 strikeouts). The Player is eligible for each potential bonus each year that the contract is in effect and, if expressed as a percentage, will be based on the value of the Player's base annual salary for the corresponding year. If earned, the performance and milestone bonuses will be distributed in a single payment at the beginning of the next contract year. Although this proposal describes only one milestone, the actual contract contains several progressive milestones Exceeding one milestone creates the opportunity to exceed another. In addition to the proposal offered by the Bayhoppers, I've also been able to secure the following endorsement opportunity . In addition, the Player will receive a one-time $10,000 time-in-league bonus after six months of participation with an MLB team. This bonus will be paid immediately on completion of the six-month period. The Player is offered a performance-based bonus, as well as a milestone bonus. Both are intended to encourage outstanding performance. The Player is offered the following award-based performance incentive: a 15% bonus payable at the end of the operating year if he is selected to play in the All-Star game. The Player is also offered the following milestone bonus: a $125,000 bonus if he ties Nolan Ryan's 1973 single-season strikeout record (383 strikeouts). The Player is eligible for each potential bonus each year that the contract is in effect and, if expressed as a percentage, will be based on the value of the Player's base annual salary for the corresponding year. If earned, the performance and milestone bonuses will be distributed in a single payment at the beginning of the next contract year. Although this proposal describes only one milestone, the actual contract contains several progressive milestones Exceeding one milestone creates the opportunity to exceed another. In addition to the proposal offered by the Bayhoppers, I've also been able to secure the following endorsement opportunity: A local car dealer has offered you a contract that will pay $3,000 per month for two years. This contract is contingent on your accepting the contract with the Bayhoppers and will take effect immediately upon signing your MLB contract. In return for these payments, you will participate in the dealer's promotional events, such as signing autographs and allowing photographs as requested. I've also attached a worksheet that you can use to analyze the deal. I'm in negotiations for the rest of the day, so let's discuss your thoughts on the contract proposal tomorrow. I'm proud of you! Take care, Noah Noah Never Enough Sports Agent, R&R Talent Management Inc. I Mobile A B C D E F 1 Assumptions and Calculated Values Bank Rate Information: 2 3 Nick's Bank Account Rate % 4 (compounded monthly) Monthly Bank Rate Effective Annual Interest % 5 % Rate 6 7 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total value Salary and Bonus Information: 8 S $ S $ Annual Salary (4% COLA) Monthly Salary 9 $ $ 10 11.6500 11.0280 10.4391 9.8817 Discount factor (based on Cell B4 above) Discounted Annual Salary 11 $ $ 12 13 Time-in-League Bonus 14 0.9729 Discount factor (based on Cell B4 above) 15 $ Discounted Time-in-League Bonus 16 17 $ 18 Milestone Bonus Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 19 Discounted Milestone Bonus 20 21 Performance Bonus $ $ 22 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 23 Discounted Performance Bonus Cell B5 above) 19 Discounted Milestone Bonus $ 20 21 Performance Bonus 22 0.9466 0.8961 0.8482 0.8029 Discount factor (based on Cell B5 above) 23 Discounted Performance Bonus 24 E 25 $ $ $ Monthly Endorsement Contract Payment Discount factor (based on 26 11.6500 11.0280 Cell B4 above) 27 $ Discounted Monthly Endorsement Payment 28 29 Contract's Total Nominal $ Value 30 $ Contract's Total Discounted Value 1. Given your worksheet calculations, which of the following statements is accurate? Is Noah's estimate of the value of Nick's contract accurate on either a nominal or discounted basis? Check all that apply. Noah's estimate of the value of Nick's contract is incorrect on a nominal basis, and the error is $80,389. It is appropriate and necessary to discount the performance bonus using the bank account's effective annual interest rate because of differences in the timing of the compounding of the bank account and that of the payments for the performance bonus. Noah's estimate of the nominal value of Nick's contract is correct. Related Question: The local car dealer creating Nick's endorsement opportunity can earn 6% (compounded quarterly) on his deposited funds. She would have to deposit $ each quarter, starting exactly two years before the day Nick signs his contract, to fund her endorsement contract. [Note: The future value interest factor of 6% compounded quarterly for eight quarterly periods is 8.4328.] From: Noah Never-Enough To: Nick Nohitter Subject: New Team, New Contract Proposal Nick, Congratulations! You've been called up to the Mobile Bayhoppers. Below are the offered terms and conditions of your new contract. After you review them and think about the offer, call me and we'll discuss your options. Congrats again! Salary and Incentives: Nick Nohitter hereafter referred to as the "Player," is offered a four-year contract with an annual salary of $594,000 per year, to be paid at the end of each month in the contract term. Under the league's collective bargaining agreement, the player will receive a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to his annual salary at the beginning of every other year. This means that the Player's annual salary will increase at the beginning of year 2 and year 4, as applicable. In addition, the player will recelve a one-time $10,000 time-in-league bonus after six months of participation with an MLB team. This bonus will be paid immediately on completion of the six-month period. The Player is offered a performance-based bonus, as well as a milestone bonus. Both are intended to encourage outstanding performance. The Player is offered the following award-based performance Incentive: a 15% bonus payable at the end of the operating year if he is selected to play in the All-Star game. The player is also offered the following milestone bonus: a $125,000 bonus if he ties Nolan Ryan's 1973 single-season Strikeout record (383 strikeouts). The Player is eligible for each potential bonus each year that the contract is in effect and, if expressed as a percentage, will be based on the value of the Player's base annual salary for the corresponding year. If earned, the performance and milestone bonuses will be distributed in a single payment at the beginning of the next contract year. Although this proposal describes only one milestone, the actual contract contains several progressive milestones Exceeding one milestone creates the opportunity to exceed another. In addition to the proposal offered by the Bayhoppers, I've also been able to secure the following endorsement opportunity . In addition, the Player will receive a one-time $10,000 time-in-league bonus after six months of participation with an MLB team. This bonus will be paid immediately on completion of the six-month period. The Player is offered a performance-based bonus, as well as a milestone bonus. Both are intended to encourage outstanding performance. The Player is offered the following award-based performance incentive: a 15% bonus payable at the end of the operating year if he is selected to play in the All-Star game. The Player is also offered the following milestone bonus: a $125,000 bonus if he ties Nolan Ryan's 1973 single-season strikeout record (383 strikeouts). The Player is eligible for each potential bonus each year that the contract is in effect and, if expressed as a percentage, will be based on the value of the Player's base annual salary for the corresponding year. If earned, the performance and milestone bonuses will be distributed in a single payment at the beginning of the next contract year. Although this proposal describes only one milestone, the actual contract contains several progressive milestones Exceeding one milestone creates the opportunity to exceed another. In addition to the proposal offered by the Bayhoppers, I've also been able to secure the following endorsement opportunity: A local car dealer has offered you a contract that will pay $3,000 per month for two years. This contract is contingent on your accepting the contract with the Bayhoppers and will take effect immediately upon signing your MLB contract. In return for these payments, you will participate in the dealer's promotional events, such as signing autographs and allowing photographs as requested. I've also attached a worksheet that you can use to analyze the deal. I'm in negotiations for the rest of the day, so let's discuss your thoughts on the contract proposal tomorrow. I'm proud of you! Take care, Noah Noah Never Enough Sports Agent, R&R Talent Management Inc. I Mobile