Hercules Exercise Equipment Co. purchased a computerized measuring device two years ago for $66,000. The equipment falls into the five-year category for MACRS depreciation and can currently be sold for $28,800. A new piece of equipment will cost $156,000. It also falls into the five-year category for MACRS depreciation. Assume the new equipment would provide the following stream of added cost savings for the next six years. Use Table 1212. Use Appendix B for an approximate answer but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.

Year		Cash Savings
1		$	66,000
2			58,000
3			56,000
4			54,000
5			51,000
6			40,000

The firms tax rate is 40 percent and the cost of capital is 9 percent. j-2. Compute the present value of the total annual benefits. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

Total annual benefits

k-1. Compare the present value of the incremental benefits (j) to the net cost of the new equipment (e). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

Total annual benefits