Beyer Company is considering the purchase of an asset for $215,000. It is expected to produce the following net cash flows. The cash flows occur evenly within each year. Assume that Beyer requires a 12% return on its investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

	Year 1				Year 2				Year 3				Year 4				Year 5				Total
Net cash flows		$	87,000			$	42,000			$	96,000			$	150,000			$	54,000			$	429,000

a. Compute the net present value of this investment. b. Should Beyer accept the investment?

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Compute the net present value of this investment. (Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

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Should Beyer accept the investment?

Should Beyer accept the investment?

Year	Net Cash Flows	Present Value of 1 at 12%	Present Value of Net Cash Flows
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Amount invested
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