Blossom 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 here.

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Calculate the net present value and profitability index of each machine. Assume a $9\%$ discount rate. $($If the net present value is negative,

use either a negative sign preceding the number eg $-45$ or parentheses eg $(45).$ Round answer for present value to $0$ decimal places, e$.$g$.125$ and

profitability index to $2$ decimal places, e$.$g$.10\mathrm{.}50.$ For calculation purposes, use $5$ decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.$)$

Machine B

Net present value

Profitability index

Which machine should be purchased?

should be purchased.