Gallant Sports is considering the purchase of a new rock-climbing facility. The company estimates that the construction will require an initial outlay of $351,000. Other cash flows are estimated as follows:

Year 1	$(61,000)
Year 2	$140,000
Year 3	$209,000
Year 4	$129,000

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A. Assuming the company limits its analysis to four years due to economic uncertainties, determine the net present value of the rock-climbing facility if the required rate of return is 8%.

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B. Should the company develop the facility if the required rate of return is 8%?

The rock-climbing facility

shouldshould not

be developed.