Company X is planning on purchasing a certain machine. The expected cost of this machine is $75,000, and it is expected to have a useful life of 6 years with an estimated salvage value of $3,000. The machine is expected to produce cash savings of $23,000 per year in reduced labor costs and the cash operating costs to run this machine are estimated to be $5,000 per year. Assuming Company X is in the 34% tax bracket and has a minimum desired rate of return of 12% on this investment, determine the:
(a) payback period, (b) ARR, and (c) NPV (Ignoring taxes), and
(a) payback period, (b) ARR, and (c) NPV (Assuming taxes).