The Caldwell Herald newspaper reported the following story: Frank Ormsby of Caldwell is the state’snewest millionaire. By choosing the six winning numbers on last week’s state lottery, Mr. Ormsby has wonthe week’s grand prize totaling $1.6 million. The State Lottery Commission has indicated that Mr. Ormsbywill receive his prize in 20 annual installments of $80,000 each.Required:1. If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at a 12% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?2. Is it correct to say that Mr. Ormsby is the “state’s newest millionaire”? Explain your answer.

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The Caldwell Herald newspaper reported the following story: Frank Ormsby of Caldwell is the state’s
newest millionaire. By choosing the six winning numbers on last week’s state lottery, Mr. Ormsby has won
the week’s grand prize totaling $1.6 million. The State Lottery Commission has indicated that Mr. Ormsby
will receive his prize in 20 annual installments of $80,000 each.
Required:
1. If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at a 12% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?
2. Is it correct to say that Mr. Ormsby is the “state’s newest millionaire”? Explain your answer.

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