The plant manager of IHK is considering the purchase of a new robotic assemble plant. The new robotic line will cost $750,000. The manager believes that the new investment will result in direct labor savings of $187,500 per year for ten years. Requirements: What is the payback period for this project What is the net present value or PV assuming a 10% rate of return? Should the plant manager accept or reject the project? What else should the manager consider in the analysis?

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