Quary Company is considering an investment in machinery with the following information. The companys required rate of return is 12%. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Initial investment	$ 360,000		Materials, labor, and overhead (except depreciation)	$ 65,000
Useful life	7	years	DepreciationMachinery	36,000
Salvage value	$ 36,000		Selling, general, and administrative expenses	25,000
Expected sales per year	12,000	units	Selling price per unit	$ 15

a. Compute the investments net present value. b. Using the answer from part a, is the investments internal rate of return higher or lower than 12%?

Required A

Compute the investments net present value. (Negative net present values should be indicated with a minus sign. Round your present value factor to 4 decimals. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

	Net Cash Flows	x	Present Value	=	Present Value of Net Cash Flows
Years 1-7				=
Year 7 salvage				=
Totals