simplified straight-line depreciation and that this machine is being depreciated down to zero, a 36 percent marginal tax rate, and a required rate of return of 18 percent. a. What is the initial outlay associated with this project? b. What are the annual after-tax cash flows associated with this project for years 1 through 9 ? c. What is the terminal cash flow in year 10 (what is the annual after-tax cash flow in year 10 plus any additional cash flows associated with the termination of the project)? d. Should the machine be purchased? b. What are the annual after-tax cash flows associated with this project for years 1 through 9 (note that the cash flows for years 1 through 9 are equal)? (Round to the nearest dollar.) c. What is the terminal cash flow in year 10 (what is the annual after-tax cash flow in year 10 plus any additional cash flows associated with the termination of the project)? (Round to the nearest dollar.) d. What is the project's NPV given a required rate of return of 18 percent? (Round to the nearest dollar.) Should the machine be purchased? (Select the best choice below.) A. Yes. The project's NPV is positive. B. No. The project's NPV is negative