Smith has the option of receiving a benefit in the form of an annuity beginning in one year.The annuities, each of which is actuarially equivalent, are:Option 1 A life annuity of $1,000 per yearOption 2 A life annuity of X per year, decreasing to 50% of X payable to Smith's spouse after Smith's death Option 3 A life annuity of $875 per year, payable while either Smith or Smith's spouse is aliveIn what range is X?
A)Less than $920
B)$920 but less than $925
C)$925 but less than $930
D)$930 but less than $935
E)$935 or more

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The Answer of Smith has the option of receiving a benefit in the form of an annuity beginning in one year.The annuities, each of which is actuarially equivalent, are:Option 1 A life annuity of $1,000 per yearOption 2 A life annuity of X per year, decreasing to 50% of X payable to Smith's spouse after Smith's death Option 3 A life annuity of $875 per year, payable while either Smith or Smith's spouse is aliveIn what range is X?
A)Less than $920
B)$920 but less than $925
C)$925 but less than $930
D)$930 but less than $935
E)$935 or more

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