You are considering two investment alternatives: Option A: You receive $8,000 at the end of 2 years and $12,000 at the end of 5 years. Option B: You receive $9,000 now and $9,000 at the end of 7 years. Money is worth 10%, compounded annually. Use the Discounted Cash Flow Method to assess these two options. Provide the higher $ value of the two options as your final answer (Round your final answer to two decimals).