As a settlement for an insurance claim, Craig was offered one of two choices. He could either accept a lump-sum amount of $10,363 now, or accept monthly payments of $171 for the next six years. If the money is placed into a trust fund earning 5.39% compounded quarterly, which is the better option and by how much? Which option is better? Lump sum, or monthly payment? and its better by how much?

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As a settlement for an insurance claim, Craig was
offered one of two choices. He could either accept
a lump-sum amount of $10,363 now, or accept
monthly payments of $171 for the next six years. If
the money is placed into a trust fund earning
5.39% compounded quarterly, which is the better
option and by how much? Which option is better?
Lump sum, or monthly payment? and its better by
how much?
Transcribed Image Text:As a settlement for an insurance claim, Craig was offered one of two choices. He could either accept a lump-sum amount of $10,363 now, or accept monthly payments of $171 for the next six years. If the money is placed into a trust fund earning 5.39% compounded quarterly, which is the better option and by how much? Which option is better? Lump sum, or monthly payment? and its better by how much?
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