Tangen Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a Machine That

Multiple Choice

Tangen Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $380,000 and would last for 6 years. At the end of 6 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $80,000. By reducing labor and other operating costs, the machine would provide annual cost savings of $104,000. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 14% on all investment projects. The net present value of the proposed project is closest to:

A) $104,456
B) $24,456
C) $133,753
D) $60,936