Equity Corp. paid a consultant to study the desirability of installing some new equipment. The consultant recently submitted the following analysis:
- Cost of new machine: $100,000
- PV of after tax revenues from operations: $90,000
- PV of after-tax operating expenses: $20,000
- PV of depreciation expenses: $87,500
- Consulting fees and expenses: $750
The corporate tax rate is 40%. Should Equity Corp. accept the project?