All computations must be done and shown manually.  Timothy is retiring from his job soon at which time his employer will make the following offer: A lump sum amount of $200,000 A sum of $15,000 at the beginning of each yearfor the next 25 years.  If the average interest rate is likely to be 5.5% p.a. for the next 25 years, which option should Timothy choose?

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All computations must be done and shown manually. 

Timothy is retiring from his job soon at which time his employer will make the following offer:

  1. A lump sum amount of $200,000
  2. A sum of $15,000 at the beginning of each yearfor the next 25 years.

 If the average interest rate is likely to be 5.5% p.a. for the next 25 years, which option should Timothy choose?

 

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