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8. Your company is considering a new machine. The machine will generate an extra $13 million per year starting next year, but will require $2 million in maintenance every two years (starting 2 years from now and with the last payment in year 28). The machine has a 30-year life and will cost $100 million today. The correct discount rate for this investment is 14% per year. Is your recommendation to buy the machine or not? Justify your recommendation with the appropriate analysis. [8 pts]

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