%E12-29A (similar to) Question Help Bentfield Industries is deciding whether to automate one phase of its production process. The manufacturing equipment has a six-year life and will cost $915,000. Projected net cash inflows are as follows: (Click the icon to view the projected net cash inflows.) (Click the icon to view the present value table.) (Click the icon to view the present value annuity table.) (Click the icon to view the future value annuity table.) (Click the icon to view the future value table.) Read the requirements. Requirement 1. Compute this project's NPV using Bentfield Industries' 16% hurdle rate. Should Bentfield Industries invest in the equipment? Why or why not? Begin by computing the project's NPV (net present value). (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar. Use parentheses or a minus sign for negative net present values.) Net present value $ Data Table - X Year 1 $261,000 Year 2 $251,000 $228,000 Year 3 Year 4 $210,000 Year 5 $203,000 $175,000 Year 6 Print Done Enter any number in the edit fields and then click Check Answer. parts remaining Clear All Check Answer 1 64C CPU la 1 20:32 2020/7/4