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.

Which of the following is a function performed by market prices? a. market prices communicate information to buyers and sellers. b. market prices coordinate the decisions of buyers and sellers. c. market prices motivate entrepreneurs to produce those products that are currently most desired relative to their costs of production. d. all of the above are functions performed by market prices.