Star Studios is looking to purchase a new building for its upcoming film productions. The company finds a suitable location that has a list price of $1,460,000. The seller gives Star Studios the following purchase options: (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

1. Pay $1,460,000 immediately.

2. Pay $460,000 immediately and then pay $136,000 each year over the next 10 years, with the first payment due in one year.

3. Make 10 annual installments of $180,000, with the first payment due in one year.

4. Make a single payment of $2,160,000 at the end of five years.

Required:

1-a. Determine the present value for each option assuming that the company can borrow funds to finance the purchase at 6%.

1-b. Which option is the lowest-cost alternative for Star Studios?

	Option 2
	Option 1
	Option 4
	Option 3