You Are Considering Changing Jobs

You are considering changing jobs. Your goal is to work for three years and then return to school full-time in pursuit of an advanced degree. A potential employer just offered you an annual salary of $41,000, $44,000, and $46,000 a year for the next three years, respectively. All salary payments are made as lump sum payments at the end of each year. The offer also includes a starting bonus of $2,500 payable immediately. What is this offer worth to you today at a discount rate of 6.75 percent?

A) $112,406
B) $115,545
C) $117,333
D) $121,212
E) $134,697