B & A Productions is evaluating whether to purchase a new commercial jelly machine. Help Michael Bryant, the finance manager, determine the following information about the new machine. Enter the appropriate amounts in the associated cells. Indicate negative numbers by using a leading minus $(-)$ sign. Round payback periods and accounting rate of return to the nearest hundredth. Round NPV to the nearest whole dollar. Round interim calculations to the nearest hundredth. Then select from the option list provided the most accurate evaluation method.

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$1.$ What is the discounted payback period $($in years$)?$

$3\mathrm{.}40$

$2.$ What is the net present value?

$3.$ What is the accounting rate of return $($as a percentage$)?$

$4.$ Should the company buy a new commercial jelly machine?