Value of an annuity versus a single amount Personal Finance Problem Assume that you just won the state lottery. Your prize can be taken either in the form of $50,000 at the end of each of the next 30 years (that is, $1,500,000 over 30 years) or as a single amount of $686,000 paid immediately a. If you expect to earn 3% annually on your investments over the next 30 years, ignoring taxes and other considerations, which alternative should you take? Why? b. Would your decision in part a change if you could eam 5% rather than 3% on your investments over the next 30 years? Why? c. At approximately what interest rate would you be indifferent between the two options? Which alternative should be chosen? (Select the best answer below.) o Lump sum, because the present value is greater. Annual payments, because the present value is greater b. If you earned 5% rather than 3% on your investments, the present value of the 30-year ordinary annuity is $(Round to the nearest cent.) Which alternative should be chosen? (Select the best answer below.) O Lump sum, because the present value is greater Annual payments, because the present value is greater