Problem #3: Capital Budgets Rambus Inc. would like to purchase a production machine for $325,000. The...

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Problem #3: Capital Budgets Rambus Inc. would like to purchase a production machine for $325,000. The machine is expected to have a life of three years, and a salvage value of $50,000. Annual maintenance costs will total $12,500. Annual savings are predicted to be $112,500. The company's required rate of return is 12%. Required: Ignoring the time value of money, calculate the net cash inflow or outflow resulting from this investment opportunity. Problem #3: Capital Budgets Rambus Inc. would like to purchase a production machine for $325,000. The machine is expected to have a life of three years, and a salvage value of $50,000. Annual maintenance costs will total $12,500. Annual savings are predicted to be $112,500. The company's required rate of return is 12%. Required: Ignoring the time value of money, calculate the net cash inflow or outflow resulting from this investment opportunity.