Mitch Has Been Offered Three Different Contracts for a Service

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Mitch has been offered three different contracts for a service he provides.
Contract 1: $9,000 received at the beginning of each year for ten years, compounded at a 6 percent annual rate.
Contract 2: $9,000 received today and $20,000 received ten years from today.The relevant interest rate is 12 percent.
Contract 3: $9,000 received at the end of Years 4, 5, and 6.The relevant annual interest rate is 10 percent.
What is the present value of Contract 3?

A) $18,497. 15
B) $16,815. 56
C) $24,619. 68
D) $22,381. 52