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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A wealthy woman just died and left her pet cats the following estate:$50, 000 per year for the next 15 years with the first cash flow today. At a discount rate of 3.2%, what is the feline estate worth in today’s dollars?
A
$607, 180.14
B
$601, 180.14
C
$608, 180.14
D
$774, 000.00
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pet: Tommaso (cat) The childless widow of an Italian real estate investor, Assunta rescued 4-year-old stray Tommaso from the streets of Rome. When her health began to decline, Assunta sought an organization that could see to Tommaso’s care after her passing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ellen Frey-Wouters, who died at the age of 88 without any heirs to inherit her $3 million estate, left $300, 000 in a trust fund for her cats, Troy and Tiger. She left strict instructions that the money be used to ensure her pets would be “lovingly” cared for and never caged.

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