A new electronic process monitor costs $990,000. This cost could be depreciated at 30 percent per year (Class 10). The monitor would actually be worth $100,000 in five years. The new monitor would save $460,000 per year before taxes and operating costs. The new monitor requires to increase net working capital by $47,200 when we buy it. Assume a tax rate of 40 percent.

a.	If we require a 15 percent return, what is the NPV of the purchase? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answer to 2 decimal places.)

b.

Suppose the monitor was assigned a 25 percent CCA rate. All the other facts are the same. Calculate the new NPV. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answer to 2 decimal places.)

c.	Will the NPV at 25 percent CCA rate be larger or smaller?