You expect a payment of $5,000 in two years from project you completed last summer, and you already have the post-dated check. Unfortunately, you need the money right now so you visit your local loan, who is happy to cash-advance your check for the friendly discount rate of either 20% with annual compounding or 19% with continuous compounding.

1. How much would you get with the first option?

2. How much would you get with the second option?

3. Which option should you choose?