John Wins the Lottery and Has the Following Three Payout

John wins the lottery and has the following three payout options for after-tax prize money: 1. $150,000 per year at the end of each of the next six years
2. $300,000 (lump sum) now
3. $500,000 (lump sum) six years from now
The required rate of return is 9%. What is the present value if he selects the second option? Round to nearest whole dollar.
Present value of $1:

A) $650,000
B) $100,000
C) $400,000
D) $300,000