The following data are accumulated by Geddes Company in evaluating the purchase of $130,000 of equipment, having a four-year useful life: Net Income Net Cash Flow Year 1 $42,000 Year 2 20,000 Year 3 Year 4 11,500 6,000 $74,500 52,500 44,000 38,500 This information has been collected in the Microsoft Excel Online file. Open the spreadsheet, perform the required analysis, and input your answers in the questions below. x Open spreadsheet a. Assuming that the desired rate of return is 20%, determine the net present value for the proposal. If required, round to the nearest dollar. Net present value 12,527 X b. Would management be likely to look with favor on the proposal? Yes , the net present value indicates that the return on the proposal is greater than the minimum desired rate of return of 20%.