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NPVMutually exclusive projects Hook Industries is considering the replacement of one of its old metal stamping machines. Three alternative replacement machines are under consideration. The cash flows associated with each are shown in the following table: B. The firm's cost of capital is 10%. Data Table a. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of each press. b. Using NPV, evaluate the acceptability of each press. c. Rank the presses from best to worst using NPV. d. Calculate the profitability index (PI) for each press. e. Rank the presses from best to worst using Pl. (Click on the icon here in order to copy the contents of the data table below into a spreadsheet.) a. The NPV of press Ais $ (Round to the nearest cent.) Initial investment (CF) Year (t) Machine A $84,500 Machine C $129,900 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 $18,100 Machine B $60,100 Cash inflows (CF) $11,700 $13,700 $15,900 $17,800 $20,100 $24,900 $50,500 $30,000 $19,800 $20,000 $19,900 $30,500 $40,200 $50,400 8 Print Done