Asset acquisition decision Zarin Printing Company is considering the acquisition of Freiman Press at a cash price of $60,000 Freiman Press has liabities of $86,000 Freiman has a large press that Zarin needs, the remaining assets would be sold to net $68,000. As a result of acquiring the press, Zarin would experience an increase in cash inflow of $28,000 per year over the next 12 years The firm has a 15% cost of capital a. What is the effective or net cost of the large press? b. If this is the only way Zarin can obtain the large press, should the firm go ahead with the merger? c. If the firm could purchase a press that would provide slightly better quality and $35,000 annual cash inflow for would you recommend? years for a price of $120,000, which alternative a. The effective or net cost of the large press is $ (Round to the nearest dollar) b. The net present value of the merger is $ (Round to the nearest cent.) Should Zann go ahead with the merger to obtain the large press? (Select the best answer below) O No Yes c. The net present value of purchasing a new press is S (Round to the nearest cent) Which alternative would you recommend? (Select the best answer below) Purchase the new press 2 of Acquire the Freiman Press