Answer:
They need to place $38,428.99
Explanation:
First, this is an annuity-type of question since there are recurring cashflow of $200.
Weekly PMT= 200
Weekly rate; r = 4%/52=0.076933% or 0.00076923 as a decimal.
Total duration( in weeks) = 4yrs * 52 = 208 weeks
Next, use present value of annuity formula to find PV;
PVA=[tex]\frac{PMT}{r} (1-(1+r)^{-n} )\\ \\ PVA= \frac{200}{0.00076923} (1-(1+0.00076923)^{-208} )[/tex]
PVA= 260,000.26*(0.1478038)
PVA= $38,428.99014
Therefore, they need to place $38,428.99