NPV and maximum return A firm can purchase new equipment for a ​$ 17,000 initial investment. The equipment generates an annual​ after-tax cash inflow of ​$ 4,000 for 7 years. a. Determine the net present value​ (NPV​) of the​ asset, assuming that the firm has a cost of capital of 13​%. Is the project​ acceptable? b. Determine the maximum required rate of return that the firm can have and still accept the asset. a. The net present value​ (NPV) of the new equipment is ​$ 690.44. ​(Round to the nearest​ cent.) Part 2 Based on its​ NPV, is the new equipment​ acceptable? ​ (Select the best answer​ below.) Yes Your answer is correct. No Part 3 b. The maximum required rate of return the firm can have and still accept the new equipment is enter your response here​%. ​(Round to two decimal​ places.)