The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem.PeriodsPresent Valueof $1 at 8%Present Value of anAnnuity of $1 at 8%10.92590.925920.85731.783330.79382.577140.73503.3121  Cliff Co. wants to purchase a machine for $40,000, but needs to earn a return of 8%. The expected year-end net cash flows are $12,000 in each of the first three years, and $16,000 in the fourth year. What is the machine's net present value?

A. $2,685.
B. $52,000.
C. $42,685.
D. $(28,240).
E. $(9,075).


Answer: A

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