E26-24 Using NPV to make capital investment decisions Holmes Industries is deciding whether to automate one phase of its production process. The manufacturing equipment has a six-year life and will cost $910,000. Projected net cash inflows are as follows: Year 1 $262,000 Year 2 254,000 Year 3 222,000 Year 4 215,000 Year 5 200,000 Year 6 175,000 Requirements 1. Compute this project's NPV using Holmes's 14% hurdle rate. Should Holmes invest in the equipment?