BAK Corp. is considering purchasing one of two new diagnostic machines. Either machine would make it possible for the company to bid on jobs that it currently isn't equipped to do. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below.

Machine A Machine B Original cost$76,000$183,000Estimated life 8 years8 yearsSalvage value00Estimated annual cash inflows$20,000$39,600Estimated annual cash outflows $5,140$10,090

Calculate the net present value and profitability index of each machine. Assume a 9% discount rate.

Net present value:machine A and B

Which machine should be purchased?