Newport Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $212,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $957,000 and have a 6 year life. There is no salvage value for the equipment. If the hurdle rate is 8%, what is the approximate net present value? Ignore income taxes. (Future Value of $1, Present Value of $1, Future Value Annuity of $1, Present Value Annuity of $1.) (Use appropriate factor from the PV tables. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

a. $980,055

b. $23,055

c. $957,000

d. $319,000