You have recently received a legal settlement that offers two payout options. You can choose to receive $54,000 immediately, or $90,000 nine years from now. Which option would be more valuable if the annual interest rate is 6%?

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I would choose to receive $90,000 in 9 years because it is worth more than $54,000 today.

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It does not matter whether I choose $54,000 today or $90,000 in 9 years since both have the same present value

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None of the answer options is correct

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I am indifferent between the two options because they have the same value.

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I would choose the $54,000 now because it has a higher value than receiving $90,000 in 9 years.

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