Rudy has been awarded some money in a settlement. He has the option to take a lump sum payment of $200,000 or get paid an annuity of $1,000 per month for the next 25 years. Which is the better deal for Rudy, and by how much, assuming the growth rate of the economy is 2.75% per year?

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Lump Sum: by $14,899.82 

Lump Sum: by $43,535.88 

Annuity: by $14,899.82 

Annuity: by $43,535.88 
which is the answer