Question 1:A project's base price is $940,000, with installation cost of $21,000. Depreciationfalls into the MACRS 3-year class (rates are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%).The machine would require an increase in net working capital (inventory)of $18,000. It is expected to save the firm $491,000 per year in before-taxoperating costs, mainly labor. It would be sold after 3 years for $569,000, therequired tax rate is 30%, the cost of capital is 15%.a. What is the Year-O net cash flow?b. What are the net operating cash flows in Years 1,2 and 3?C. What is the additional Year 3 cash flow?d. What is the NPV of the project? $e. Should the machine be purchased?

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