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Assume that you adopt a custom software package. Using presentvalue tables, evaluate the cost vs. benefit of a system under thefollowing scenario: The probable cost of the best package isestimated at $20 million to implement. While there are no benefitsin the first year, you estimate the system will save the company anet of $4 million the second year after costs and $6 million forthe next three years. Interest rate is 2%. Your cost vs. benefitanalysis should indicate the total and yearly benefits anddiscounted costs. Will the project make money at the 2% interestrate? This exercise involves a capital budgeting decision using thenet present value method. This method considers the estimated netcash flows for a project's expected life. You can use the followingformat for your analysis. Alternatively, you can list the yearsusing a vertical format. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5Benefits Discounted Total Discounted Value Summarize your findingsin an executive summary table with information for easycomparability.