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The Management of Basler Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a Machine

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The management of Basler Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $440,000, would last for 5 years, and would have no salvage value. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $128,000 per year. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 12% on all investment projects.
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Determine the net present value of the project. Show your work!


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