Net Present Value and Competing Projects For discount factors use Exhibit 128.1 and Exhibit 128:2. Spiro Hospital is investigating the possibility of investing in new dialysis equipment. Two local manufacturers of this equipment are being considered as sources of the equipment. After-tax cash inflows for the two competing projects are as follows: Both projects require an initial investment of $560,000. In both cases, assume that the equipment has a life of 5 years with no salvage value. Required: Round present value calculations and your finat answers to the nearest dollar. 1. Assuming a discount rate of 8%, compute the net present value of each piece of equipment. Both projects require an initial investment of $560,000. In both cases, assume that the equipment has a life of 5 years with no salvage value. Required: Round present value calculations and your final answers to the nearest dollar. 1. Assuming a discount rate of 8%, compute the net present value of each plece of equipment. Puro equipment: Briggs equipment: 2. A third option has surfaced for equipment purchased from an out-of-state supplier. The cost is also $560,000, but this equipment will produce even cash flows over its Syyear life. What must the annual cash fow be for this equigment to be selected over the other two? Assume a 8\% discount rate. per year Exhibit 12B.1 Present Value of a Single Amount" Exhibit 12B.2 Present Value of an Annuity*