Faleye Consulting is deciding which of two computer systems to purchase. It can purchase state$-$of$-$the$-$art equipment $($System A$)$ for an after$-$tax cost of $$24,000,$ which will generate after$-$tax cash flows of $$9,000$ at the end of each of the next $6$ years. Alternatively, the company can purchase equipment with an after$-$tax cost of $$13,000$ that can be used for $3$ years and will generate after$-$tax cash flows of $$9,000$ at the end of each year $($System B$).$ If the company$$s WACC is $5\%$ and both $$projects$$ can be repeated indefinitely, which system should be chosen, and what is its EAA? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$1.$ Which project? $($Either A or B$)$

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