You are considering two savings options. Both opti$$ns offer a rate of return of $7\mathrm{.}6$ percent. The first option is to save $$1,725,$$$1,850,$ and $$6,400$ at the end of each year for the next three years, respectively. The other option is to save one lump sum amount today. You want to have the same balance in your savings account at the end of the three years, regardless of the savings method you select. If you select the lump sum method, how much do you need to save today?

$$11,623$

$$7,489$

$$8,338$

$$7,203$

None of these answers are correct