The four actors below have just signed a contract to star in a dramatic movie about relationships among hospital doctors. Filming is expected to take two years to complete. Each person signs independent contracts today with the following terms:

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Required:

$1-$a$.$ Assuming an annual discount rate of $8\%,$ calculate the present value of the contract amount. $($FV of $$1,$ PV of $$1,$ FVA of $$1,$ and PVA of $$1)$

$1-$b$.$ Which of the four actors is actually being paid the most?

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Req$1A$

Req $1B$

Assuming an annual discount rate of $8\%,$ calculate the present value of the contract amount.

Note:Use tables, Excel, or a financial calculator. Round your answers to $2$ decimal places.

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