Suppose you win the lottery when the jackpot amount is $198 million. You can receive...

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Suppose you win the lottery when the jackpot amount is $198 million. You can receive the jackpot amount paid out evenly over 28 years, or you can elect to take immediate payment of $110 million before taxes. Ignore all tax effects. Considering this scenario, which option is most advantageous and why? (Be specific as to any calculations performed.) What other factors should be considered in making your decision?

Please be sure your response is based on our course concepts: the time value of money. Your post should include calculations for both payout options using the time value of money, explain your assumptions, and interpret the results of your calculations. You may also discuss any other factors that will impact the decision as to which type of payout option you would choose, but only after you have completed the calculations necessary to support your response.

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