Assume that a company is considering purchasing a machine for $70,000 that will have a seven-year useful life and no salvage value. The machine will lower operating costs by $18,000 per year and increase sales volume by 1,000 units per year. The company earns a contribution margin of $3.00 per unit. The company's required rate of return is 17%. The profitability index for this Investment is closest to: Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2. to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided. Multiple Choice C 118 1.08 128 O 1.12