Du Monde Corp is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $100,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $400,000 and have a 5 year life. The salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $75,000. If the hurdle rate is 15%, what is the approximate net present value? Ignore income taxes.
a. Negative $27,490
b. Zero
c. Positive $400,000
d. Positive $75,000