A company is considering a $\backslash (\backslash$$ $155\mathrm{.}000\backslash )$ investment in machinery with the following net cash flows. The company requires a $\backslash (10\backslash \%\backslash )$ return on its investments. $($PV of $\backslash (\backslash$$ $1\backslash ).$ FV of $\backslash (\backslash$$ $1\backslash ).$ PVA of $\backslash (\backslash$$ $1\backslash ),$ and FVA of $\backslash (\backslash$$ $1\backslash ))$

Note: Use approprlate factor$($s$)$ from the tables provided.

$($a$)$ Compute the net present value of this investment.

$($b$)$ Should the machinery be purchased?

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Compute the net present value of this investment.

Note: Round your present value factor to $4$ decimals. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.