None The winner of a lottery has the option of receiving $375,000 in cash now The winner of a lottery has the option ofreceiving $375,000 in cash nowor annual payments of $95,000 at the end of each year for 5 years.Money is worth 6.75% compounded semi-annually.(8)In terms of today's dollar,a) which lottery payout option is better andb) by how much?or annual payments of $95,000 at the end of each year for 5 years.Money is worth 6.75% compounded semi-annually.(8)In terms of today's dollar,a) which lottery payout option is better andb) by how much?

We shall calculate the present value of the annual payments, showing the working steps .Given:- Cash…

Answered: The winner of a lottery has the option…

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