The Caldwell Herald newspaper reported the following story: Frank Ormsby of Caldwell is the state’s newest millionaire. By choosing the six winning numbers on last week’s state lottery, Mr. Ormsby won the week’s grand prize totaling $1.06 million. The State Lottery Commission indicated that Mr. Ormsby will receive his prize in 20 annual installments of $53,000 each.
Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables.
Required:
1. If Mr. Ormsby can invest money at a 10% rate of return, what is the present value of his winnings?(Enter your answer in dollars and not in millions of dollars.)
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