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82) Westaus Instant Scaffolding desires to buy a new crane and accessories to help install and

remove scaffoldings at building sites. The machine sells for $150 000 and requires working

capital of $20 000. Its estimated useful life is six years and it will have a salvage value of

$35 120. Recovery of working capital will be $20 000 at the end of its useful life. Annual

cash savings from the purchase of the machine will be $40 000.

Required:

a. Calculate the net present value at a 14% required rate of return.

b. Calculate the internal rate of return.

c. Determine the payback period of the investment.

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