Problem 3 The Acrylates Business Team has identified an opportunity to increase vinyl acetate sales. Process Engineering has proposed two alternatives to increase production: A) An existing distillation column from another process could be revamped in 2020 for $440,000 and put into service in 2021. Operating cost of $100,000/yr and revenues (savings) of $240,000/yr are estimated for 2021 through 2026. B) A new column could be designed and fabricated. This would require capital expenditures of $200,000 in 2021 and $125,000 in 2022. Operating costs are estimated to be $25,000 in 2022 and $40,000/yr for 2023 through 2026. Projected revenues (savings) are $100,000 in 2022 and $240,000/yr for 2023 through 2026. For a minimum rate of return of 20 %, calculate the following for each alternative: a) b) NPV Present value ratio Growth rate of return Note: Use a common evaluation period for both alternatives