Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.3P
Present Value, Present Value of an Annuity Due, Analysis of Alternatives. Charlie Sheen hits the $500,000 jackpot at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. The casino gives him two options for collecting his winnings:
Option A: Sheen can take all of his winnings today. They will be taxed by the federal government at 40%.
Option B: Sheen can receive his winnings on an installment plan. He would receive 15 annual payments of $40,000 beginning today. Each payment will be taxed at a rate of 20%.
Given an interest rate of 7% compounded annually, which option should Sheen choose?
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