or to receive $30$ end$-$of$-$year payments of $$5\mathrm{.}6$ million.

a$.$ If she thinks she can earn $7\%$ percent annually, which should she choose?

b$.$ If she expects to earn $8\%$ annually, which is the best choice?

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c$.$ If she expects to earn $9\%$ annually, which option would you recommend?

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d$.$ Explain how interest rates influence her choice.

$--c_{?}$