Wendell’s Donut Shoppe is investigating the purchase of a new $50,100 donut-making machine. The new machine would permit the company to reduce the amount of part-time help needed, at a cost savings of $5,900 per year. In addition, the new machine would allow the company to produce one new style of donut, resulting in the sale of 2,600 dozen more donuts each year. The company realizes a contribution margin of $1.60 per dozen donuts sold. The new machine would have a six-year useful life. Click here to view Exhibit 8B-1 and Exhibit 8B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: 1. What would be the total annual cash inflows associated with the new machine for capital budgeting purposes?

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