A factory costs $995,760. You forecast that it will produce cash inflows of $638,459 in year 1, $255,000 in year 2, and $200,000 in year 3. The discount rate is 11.50%. a. Calculate the PV of cash inflows. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Present value $ b. Should the company invest in the factor?