Geraldine Was Injured in a Car Accident, and the Insurance

Multiple Choice

Geraldine was injured in a car accident, and the insurance company has offered her the choice of $25, 000 per year for 15 years, with the first payment being made today, or a lump sum.If a fair return is 7.5%, how large must the lump sum be to leave her as well off financially as with the annuity?

A) $225, 367
B) $237, 229
C) $249, 090
D) $261, 545
E) $274, 622