You have a goal of having $270,000 four years from today. The return on the investment is expected to be 8% and will be compounded semi-annually. The amount that needs to be invested today is closest to: (FV of $1,PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)
A) $180,000.
B) $197,989.
C) $135,000.
D) $197,289.