Starbuck Inc., an ore mining company, is debating a new contract. The contract would result in profits of $$5,000$ per year, for $10$ years. The startup costs for the project would be $$35,000.$

a$.$ If the market interest rate is $8\%,$ should Starbuck Inc. accept the contract? Why?

b$.$ If the market interest is $6\%,$ should Starbuck Inc. accept the contract? Why?