ABC Service Can Purchase a New Assembler for $15,052 That

question 26

Multiple Choice

ABC Service can purchase a new assembler for $15,052 that will provide an annual net cash flow of $6,000 per year for five years. Calculate the NPV of the assembler if the required rate of return is 12%. (Round your answer to the nearest $1.)

• A) $1,056
• B) $4,568
• C) $7,621
• D) $6,577

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