FOOD Ltd is a manufacturer of ready-made meals. In order to keep up with competition and decrease its costs, FUN-FOOD is considering the purchase of a highly specialised machine to replace its existing production line. Further information pertaining to the installation of this machine are as follows:

• The machine will require an initial outlay of $374,000.
• The machine is expected to be used for 10 years, after which FUN-FOOD intends to sell it for $75,000.

As a result of the installation of the machine, FUN-FOOD expects a significant reduction in running costs along with an increase in production capacity. Overall, FUN-FOOD expects the net cash flows to be $80,000 per year, every year for the 10 years of useful life.

Required (show all workings):

a. Calculate the payback period (rounded to 2 decimal places) of this investment.

b. Using an interest rate of 10%, calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of this investment. (Round your answers to two decimal places.)