Baird Bros. Construction is considering the purchase of a machine at a cost of $128,000. The machine is expected to generate cash flows of $20,200 per year for thirteen years and can be sold at the end of thirteen years for $10,300. The discount rate is 9%. Assume the machine would be paid for on the first day of year one, but that all other cash flows occur at the end of the year. Ignore income tax considerations.

a.

Calculate the present value of net cash flows. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1).

b.	Determine if Baird should purchase the machine.