Answer:D $197,289
Explanation:
Compounding a present value for a future sum is calculated thus:
FV= PV(1+r/n)^nt
FV= $270,000
Rate= 8%
Time= 4yrs
Compounded semi annually
$270,000= PV(1+0.08/2)^2*4
270,000=PV(1.04)^8
270,000=PV(1.368569050405)
270,000/1.3685690504052736
PV= 197,289