Cori's Dog House is considering the installation of a new computerized pressure cooker for hot dogs. The cooker will increase sales by $8,800 per year and will cut annual operating costs by $14,900. The system will cost $51,000 to purchase and install. This system is expected to have a 7-year life and will be depreciated to zero using straight-line depreciation and have no salvage value.

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Cori's Dog House is considering the installation of a new computerized pressure cooker for hot dogs. The cooker will increase sales by $8,800 per year and will cut annual operating costs by $14,900. The system will cost $51,000 to purchase and install. This system is expected to have a 7-year life and will be depreciated to zero using straight-line depreciation and have no salvage value. The tax rate is 35 percent and the required return is 12.4 percent. What is the NPV of purchasing the pressure cooker?

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