The Following Present Value Factors Are Provided for Use in This

question 71

Multiple Choice

The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem.
-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)$(9,075).
• B)$2,685.
• C)$42,685.
• D)$(28,240).
• E)$52,000.

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