Barton Company can acquire a $900,000 machine now that will benefit the firm over the next 6 years.FV of 1 (i=8%, n=6):1.587FV of a series of $1 cash flows (i=8%, n=6):7.336 PV of $1 (i=8%; n = 6): 0.630PV of a series of $1 cash flows (i=8%, n=6):4.623Annual savings in cash operating costs are expected to total $190,000. If the hurdle rate is 8%, the investment's net present value is:

A. $(21,630).
B. $44,970.
C. $184,920.
D. $(181,800).
E. None of the answers is correct.


Answer: A

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