As the winning contestant in a television game show, you are considering the prizes to be awarded. You must indicate to the sponsor which of the following two choices you prefer, assuming you want to maximize your wealth. Assume it is now January 1, and there is no danger whatever that the sponsor won't pay off.
(1) $1,000 now and another $1,000 at the beginning of each of the 11 subsequent months during the remainder of the year, to be deposited in an account paying 12 percent simple annual rate, but compounded monthly (to be left on deposit for the year).
(2) $12,750 at the end of the year.
Which one would you choose?