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You have won a lottery prize. You have a choice of receiving a lump sum of N$1 million today, or receiving five equal payments of N$250 000 per annum, with the first payment being received today. Your opportunity cost of capital (required rate of return) is 12% per annum. By choosing to receive the five equal payments as opposed to the lump sum you will be: