Butler Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of New Equipment Costing $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Periods } & 12 \% \\1 & 0.8929 \\2 & 1.6901 \\3 & 2.4018 \\4 & 3.0373\end{array}$$

Butler Corporation is considering the purchase of new equipment costing $30,000. The projected annual after-tax net income from the equipment is $1,200, after deducting $10,000 for depreciation. The revenue is to be received at the end of each year. The machine has a useful life of 3 years and no salvage value. Butler requires a 12% return on its investments. The present value of an annuity of $1 for different periods follows:

$$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Periods } & 12 \% \\1 & 0.8929 \\2 & 1.6901 \\3 & 2.4018 \\4 & 3.0373\end{array}$$ What is the net present value of the machine?

A) $24,018.
B) $(3,100) .
C) $30,000.
D) $26,900.
E) $(29,520) .