Sally has a decision to make about what she will do in the next 2 years. she can go to school or go straight into the workforce. if sally immediately starts working, she will earn $20,000 in both years 1 and 2. if she goes to school in year 1, she must pay $5,000, but she would earn $47,500 in year 2. if the interest rate is 5%, calculate the present value for sally if she goes to school and if she does not. does the investment in school make sense? does it make sense if the interest rate is 6% or 4%?

Read the scenario. alfonso is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. recently, he was promoted to assistant manager at the fast-food restaurant where he has worked since the age of sixteen. his dream is to become the restaurant’s manager. what is his best option for achieving his dream? he should find another job and work his way up to a higher position. he should hope that his manager transfers to another location and that he is his replacement. he should attend classes at the local college to receive training in management. he should work hard, work longer hours, and remain assistant manager.