Superior Manufacturers is considering a 3-year project with an initial cost of $846,000. The project will not directly produce any sales but will reduce operating costs by $295,000 a year. The equipment is depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the life of the project. At the end of the project the equipment will be sold for an estimated $30,000. The tax rate is 34 percent. The project will require $31,000 in extra inventory for spare parts and accessories. Should this project be implemented if Superior Manufacturing requires an 8 percent rate of return? Why or why not?

No; The NPV is -$128,147.16.

No; The NPV is -$87,820.48.

No; The NPV is -$81,429.28.

Yes; The NPV is $33,769.37.

Yes; The NPV is $153,777.33.