Answer:
A.$32,396
B. Yes
Explanation
A. Calculation to determine the net present value for the proposal
Year Net Cash Flow Present value Discounting factor at 12% Discounted Cash Flow
1 $ 83,500.00 0.893 $ Â Â Â Â Â 74,565.50
2 $63,000.00 0.797 $ Â Â Â Â Â 50,211.00
3 $ 53,500.00 0.713 $ Â Â Â Â Â 38,145.50
4 $ 46,500.00 0.636 $ Â Â Â Â Â 29,574.00
Present value of net cash flows $ Â Â Â Â 192,496.00
Amount to be invested $ Â Â Â Â 160,000.00
Net Present Value $ Â Â Â 32,496
Net Present Value $ 32,496/Amount to be invested $160,000.00 =0.2031*100
=20.31%
B.Yes the management would likely to look with favor on the proposal because the net present value of 20.31% is higher than the expected rate  of return of  12%.