Net Present Value and Competing Projects For discount factors use Exhibit 12B.1 and Exhibit 12B.2. 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 16%, compute the net present value of each piece of equipment. Puro equipment: Briggs equipment: : selected over the other two? Assume a 16% discount rate. $ per year