E10–2 Herky Foods is considering acquisition of a new wrapping machine. The initial investment is estimated at $1.25 million, and the machine will have a 5-year life with no salvage value. Using a 6% discount rate, determine the net present value (NPV)

of the machine given its expected operating cash inflows shown in the following table. Based on the project’s NPV, should Herky make this investment?

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Year Cash inflow 1 $400,000 2 375,000 3 300,000 4 350,000 5 200,000