You are considering buying new PACS hardware/software that will require an initial outlay of $54,200. The system has an expected useful life of 5 years and will generate free cash flows to the hospital as a whole of $20,608 at the end of each year over its 5 year life. In addition, the salvage value of the system is expected to be $13,200 based on current market conditions. Given a required rate of return of 15 percent, determine the following:

a. Payback Period

b. NPV

c. IRR

d. Should this project be accepted?

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