Much to your surprise, you were selected to appear on the TV show, "The Price is Right." As a result of your prowess in identifying how many rolls of toilet paper an average American family keeps on hand, you win the opportunity to choose one of the following: $2,000 today, $10,000 in 10 years, or $31,000 in 29 years. Assuming you can earn 16% on your money, which should you choose? If you are offered $10,000 in ten years and can earn 16% on your money, what is the present value of $10,000?