Donnelly Excavating Has Received Two Offers on a Used Backhoe

Short Answer

Donnelly Excavating has received two offers on a used backhoe that Donnelly is advertising for sale. Offer 1 is for $10,000 down, $15,000 in six months, and $15,000 in 18 months. Offer 2 is for $8,000 down plus two $17,500 payments one and two years from now. What is the economic value of each offer today if money is worth 4.25% compounded semi-annually? Which offer should be accepted?