Review the Time Value of Money simulation. Which option did you initially choose, cash or annuity? How were your winnings affected by the cash option? How did this compare to the annuity option? If you won the lottery today, which option would you choose and why?
In the following example if the cash received today is more than 77417 than receiving cash today is better than future payments otherwise not.
Jean will receive $8,500 per year for the next 15 years from her trust. If a 7% interest rate is applied, what is the current value of the future payments? Describe how you solved this problem, including which table (for example, present value and future value) was used and why.