The new sewing machine would be depreciated according to

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Hiland Inc. manufactures snowsuits. Hiland is considering purchasing a new sewing machine at a cost of $2.45 million. Its existing machine was purchased five years ago at a price of $1.8 million; six months ago, Hiland spent $55,000 to keep it operational. The existing sewing machine can be sold today for $241,456. The new sewing machine would require a one-time, $85,000 training cost. Operating costs would decrease by the following amounts for years 1 to 7:

Year	1	$389,800
	2	399,700
	3	410,600
	4	425,700
	5	433,600
	6	435,400
	7	436,400

The new sewing machine would be depreciated according to the declining-balance method at a rate of 20%. The salvage value is expected to be $379,100. This new equipment would require maintenance costs of $94,800 at the end of the fifth year. The cost of capital is 9%.
Use the net present value method to determine the following: (If net present value is negative then enter with negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45). Round answer for present value to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)
Calculate the net present value.

Net present value

Should Hiland Inc. purchase the new machine to replace the existing machine?

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