Nokela Industries purchases a $ 40.5 million cyclo-converter. The cyclo-converter will be depreciated by $ 6.75 million per year over 6 years, starting this year. Suppose Nokela's tax rate is 40 %. a. What impact will the cost of the purchase have on earnings for each of the next 6 years? b. What impact will the cost of the purchase have on the firm's cash flow for the next 6 years?