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Keller Construction is considering two new investments. ProjectE calls for the purchase of earthmoving equipment. Project Hrepresents an investment in a hydraulic lift. Keller wishes to usea net present value profile in comparing the projects. Theinvestment and cash flow patterns are as follows: Use Appendix Bfor an approximate answer but calculate your final answer using theformula and financial calculator methods. Project EProject H($43,000 Investment)($39,000 Investment)YearCash FlowYearCash Flow1$13,0001$19,000216,000217,000319,000313,000426,000a. Determine the net present value of the projectsbased on a zero percent discount rate. b. Determine the net present value of the projectsbased on a discount rate of 9 percent. (Do not roundintermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimalplaces.) c. If the projects are not mutually exclusive,which project(s) would you accept if the discount rate is 9percent? Project EProject HBoth H and E