Virginia Tool Co$.$ is considering an investment in a B$2$B system for purchasing office supplies and non$-$operating inputs. The project would require an initial investment of $$400000$ and have an expected life of $6$years. The income is expected to be $$95000$ in each of the first $4$ years and $$80000$ in each of the next $2$ years. The company's discount rate is $8$ percent.