a) A company has a minimum required rate of return of 9% and is considering investing in a project that costs $140,000 and is expected to generate cash inflows of $56,000 at the end of each year for three years. The net present value of this project is: Present Value of an Annuity of 1 Periods 8% 9% 10% 1 .926 .917 .909 2 1.783 1.759 1.736 3 2.577 2.531 2.487 b) Cleaners, Inc. is considering purchasing equipment costing $30,000 with a 6-year useful life. The equipment will provide cost savings of $7,300 and will be depreciated straight-line over its useful life with no salvage value. Cleaners, Inc. requires a 10% rate of return. What is the approximate internal rate of return for this investment? Present Value of an Annuity of 1 Period 8% 9% 10% 11% 12% 15% 6 4.623 4.486 4.355 4.231 4.111 3.784