Question 1: Massey Machine Shop is considering a four-year project to improve its production efficiency. Buying a new machine press for $450,000 is estimated to result in $140,000 in annual pre-tax cost savings. The press falls in the MACRS five-year class and the applicable depreciation rates are 20%, 32%, 19%, 12%, 11%, and 6%. It will have a salvage value at the end of the project of $90,000. The press also requires an initial investment in spare parts inventory of $18,000. If the shops tax rate is 35 percent and its discount rate is 14 percent, should Massey buy and install the machine press? [4 Marks]