Walt is evaluating an investment that will provide the following returns at the end of each of the following years: year 1, $12,800; year 2, $10,300; year 3, $7,800; year 4, $5,300; year 5, $2,800; year 6, $0; and year 7, $12,800. Walt believes that he should earn 12 percent compounded annually on this investment.

Required: a. How much should he pay for this investment? b. How much should he pay if he expects to earn an annual return of 9 percent compounded monthly? Value of investment at 12% ? Value of investment at 9% ?