Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to

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Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area Cost of new equipment and timbers $ 410,000 Working capital required $ 135,00 Annual net cash receipts $ 150,000 Cost to construct new roads in three years $ 47,000 Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 72,000 "Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, Insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 18% Click here to view Exhibit 1281 and Exhibit 128:2. to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables Required: a What is the net present value of the proposed mining project? b. Should the project be accepted?