A large automobile manufacturer isconsidering the installation of a high-techmaterial handling system for $30,000,000.This system will save $7,500,000 per year inmanual labor, and it will incur $2,750,000 inannual operating and maintenanceexpenditures. The salvage value at the endof the system's 10-year life is negligible. Ifthe company's hurdle rate (MARR) is 10%per year, should the system berecommended for implementation?The breakeven interest rate is%.(Round to two decimal places.)Should the system be recommended forimplementation?Choose the correct answer below.A. No, this material handling system shouldnot be recommended.B. Yes, this material handling system shouldbe recommended.

Break even rate is at which present value of future cash flow is equal to initial investment.

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