Problem:
You've just joined the investment banking firm of Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe. They've offered you two different salary arrangements. You can have $7,600 per month for the next two years, or you can have $6,300 per month for the next two years, along with a $34,000 signing bonus today. Assume the interest rate is 7 percent compounded monthly.
Requirement:
Question 1: If you take the first option, $7,600 per month for two years, what is the present value?
Question 2: What is the present value of the second option?
Note: Provide support for your rationale.