Problem 2. Net Present Value with Tax Effect. Hautstuf Corporation is thinking of producing and selling a new type of smoke detector. They have gathered together their best estimate of anticipated costs as presented below.

1. New equipment to produce the smoke detector would cost $100,000. It would be usable for 12 years. After 12 years, it would have a salvage value equal to 10% of the original cost. However, for tax purposes this equipment will be treated as 5 year property based on the full cost with