Assume that you just won the state lottery. Your prize can be taken either in the form of 100,000 at the end of each of the next 15 years or as a single amount of $1,000,000 paid immediately. If you expect to be able to earn 5% annually on your investments, ignoring taxes and other considerations, which alternative should you take? Why?

Assume that you just won the state lottery. Your prize can be taken either in the form of 100,000 at the end of each of the next 15 years or as a single amount of $1,000,000 paid immediately. If you expect to be able to earn 5% annually on your investments, ignoring taxes and other considerations, which alternative should you take? Why?

Essentials Of Investments

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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