The Sunset Boulevard Straw Company specializes in decorative straw baskets. Currently, the company is analyzing purchase alternatives for an automated machine. Data relevant to the decision are as follows: Machine A Machine B $90,000 $82,000 Cost Useful Life 5 years 5 years Residual life $2,000 $3,000 Estimated annual Net Cash Flows $35,000 $30,000 The Present Value Multipliers at 12% are given: Dollar received at the end of 5 years 0.567 Dollar received at the end of each of the 5 years 3.60 a. Compute the payback period for each of the alternatives. Round answers to two decimal places. [6] b. Using the net present value method, prepare an analysis to determine which machine the company should purchase. (The company uses a 12 percent minimum desired rate of return.) [8] ? A- B 1 III HI P