A firm will have constant profits of $100,000 per year for the next four years, and the interest rate is 6 percent. Assuming these profits are realized at the end of each year, what is the present value of these future profits? 

A. $346,510.56
B. $325,816.49
C. $376,741.64
D. $400,000.85


Answer: A

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