Benson Company is considering investing in two new vans that are expected to generate combined cash inflows of $30,000 per year. The vans combined purchase price is $97,500. The expected life and salvage value of each are five years and $21,000, respectively. Benson has an average cost of capital of 12 percent. (PV of $1 and PVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Required

1. Calculate the net present value of the investment opportunity. (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your intermediate calculations and final answer to 2 decimal places.)

2. Indicate whether the investment opportunity is expected to earn a return that is above or below the cost of capital and whether it should be accepted.

a. Net Present value ( ? )