Lincoln Research, a nonprofit organization, estimates that it can save $29,000 a year in cash operating costs for the next 8 years if it buys a special-purpose eye-testing machine at a cost of $115,000. No terminal disposal value is expected. Lincoln Research's required rate of return is 10%. Assume all cash flows occur at year-end except for initial investment amounts. Lincoln Research uses straight-line depreciation.

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Requirement

1. Calculate the following for the special-purpose eye-testing machine:

a. Net present value (NPV) (Use factors to three decimal places, X.XXX, and use a minus sign or parentheses for a negative net present value. Enter the net present value of the investment rounded to the nearest whole dollar.) The net present value is Calculate the following for the special-purpose eye-testing machine:

b. Payback period

c. Internal rate of return

d. Accrual accounting rate of return based on net initial investment

e. Accrual accounting rate of return based on average investment

2. What other factors should Lincoln Research consider in deciding whether to purchase the special-purpose eye-testing machine?