Bonita 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 is not equipped to do$.$ Estimates for each machine are as follows:

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Calculate the net present value and profitability index of each machine. Assume a $10\%$ discount rate. $($If the net present value is negative,

use either a negative sign preceding the number e$.$g$.-45$ or parentheses e$.$g$.(45).$ For calculation purposes, use $5$ decimal places as displayed in

the factor table provided, e$.$g$.1\mathrm{.}25124$ and final answers to $0$ decimal places, e$.$g$.5,275.$ Round profitability index answers to $3$ decimal places,

e$.$g$.12\mathrm{.}521.)$

Machine A

Machine B

Net present value

Profitability index

Which machine should be purchased?