The rate of return would David need to break even if he took the lump sum amount instead of the annuity is 5.56%.
First step is to calculate the rate for the period of 25 years
Rate= Single lump sum/Dollar amount received×100
Rate=$10 million/$750,000×100
Rate= 13.33%
Second step
Using annuity date to find the rate of return needed to break even. Based on the Annuity table 13.33% for the time period of 25 years is 5.56%.
Therefore the rate of return would David need to break even if he took the lump sum amount instead of the annuity is 5.56%.
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