Blossom Inc. manufactures snowsuits. Blossom is considering purchasing a new sewing machine at a cost of $2.45 million. Its existing machine was purchased 5 years ago at a price of $1.8 million; six months ago, Blossom spent $55,000 to keep it operational. The existing sewing machine can be sold today for $243,255. The new sewing machine would require a one-time, $85,000 training cost. Operating costs would decrease by the following amounts for years 1 to 7: Year 1 $390,100 2: $399,900 3: $410,400 4: $425,200 5: $432,600 6: $435,300 7: $437,700. The new sewing machine would be depreciated according to the declining-balance method at a rate of 20%. The salvage value is expected to be $379,700. This new equipment would require maintenance costs of $98,400 at the end of the fifth year. The cost of capital is 9%.

Click here to view the factor table. Use the net present value method to determine the following: (If net present value is negative then enter with negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45). Round present value answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125. For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.) Calculate the net present value. Net present value $enter the net present value in dollars rounded to 0 decimal places Determine whether Blossom should purchase the new machine to replace the existing machine? select an option