Required B: Should Beyer accept the investment?

Beyer Company is considering the purchase of an asset for $250,000. It is expected to produce the following net cash flows. The cash flows occur evenly within each year. Assume that Beyer requires a 12% return on its investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Year 1 $ 78,000 Year 2 $ 46,000 Year 3 $ 86,000 Year 4 $ 169,000 Year 5 $53,000 Total $ 432,000 Net cash flows a. Compute the net present value of this investment. b. Should Beyer accept the investment? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Compute the net present value of this investment. (Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.) Net Cash Year Flows Present Value of 1 at 12% Present Value of Net Cash Flows 1 2 3 4 5 Totals S 0 $ 0 Amount invested Net present value $ 0