Virginia Tool Co. is considering an investment in a B2B system for purchasing office supplies and non-operating inputs. The project would require an initial investment of $400,000 and have an expected life of 6 years. The income is expected to be $95,000 in each of the first 4 years and $80,000 in each of the next 2 years. The company’s discount rate is 8 percent.

Required:

a. Calculate the payback period.

b. Calculate the NPV on the project.

c. Discuss whether this is acceptable.