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 isnt equipped to do. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below.

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

Machine A Machine B Original cost $75,900 $181,000 Estimated life 8 years 8 years Salvage value ol 0 Estimated annual cash inflows $19,900 $39,800 Estimated annual cash outflows $5.020 $10.050