Most businesses replace their computers every two to three years. Assume that a computer costs $3,000 and that it fully depreciates in 3 years, at which point it has no resale value and is thrown away.

a. If the interest rate for financing the equipment is 8 percent, what is the minimum annual cash flow that a computer must generate to be worth the purchase?

Instruction: Round your answers to the nearest dollar.

The minimum annual cash flow must be at least $ _____.

b. Suppose the computer did not fully depreciate but still had a $400 value at the time it was replaced. What is the minimum annual cash flow that a computer must generate to be worth the purchase?

The minimum annual cash flow must be at least $ _____.