Newport Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $207,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $917,000 and have a 6-year life. There is no salvage value for the equipment. If the hurdle rate is 7%, what is the approximate net present value? Ignore income taxes. (Future Value of $1, Present Value of $1, Future Value Annuity of $1, Present Value Annuity of $1.) (Use appropriate factor from the PV tables. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar amount.) Multiple Choice $917,000 $986,666 $305,667 $69,666 O O OO

Newport Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $207,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $917,000 and have a 6-year life. There is no salvage value for the equipment. If the hurdle rate is 7%, what is the approximate net present value? Ignore income taxes. (Future Value of $1, Present Value of $1, Future Value Annuity of $1, Present Value Annuity of $1.) (Use appropriate factor from the PV tables. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar amount.) Multiple Choice $917,000 $986,666 $305,667 $69,666 O O OO

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