What is the total investment amount required for the project on these financial accounting question? ABC already spent $85,000 on a feasibility study for a machine that will producea new product. The machine will cost $2,575,000. Required modifications willcost $375,000. ABC will need to invest $75,000 for additional inventory. Themachine has an IRS-approved useful life of 7 years; it is presumed to have nosalvage value. It will only be operated for 3 years, after which it will be sold for$600,000.What is the total investment amount required for the project?a. $3,025,000b. $2,950,000c. $2,575,000d. $2,350,000

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