Paragas, Inc., is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $370,000 and would last for 8 years. At the end of 8 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $52,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $96,000 per year. Additional working capital of $4,000 would be needed immediately. All of this working capital would be recovered at the end of the life of the machine. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 19% on all investment projects. (Ignore income taxes.) Use Exhibit 7B-1 and Exhibit 7B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.
The net present value of the proposed project is closest to:
A) $9,584
B) $78,530
C) $22,532
D) $19,528
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