The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem: Norman Co. wants to purchase a machine for $40,000 but needs to earn an 8% return. The expected year-end net cash flows are $12,000 in each of the first three years and $16,000 in the fourth year. What is the machine's net present value (rounded to the nearest whole

Kirnon clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. during july, the clinic budgeted for 3,250 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,160 client-visits. the clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: fixed element per month variable element per client-visitrevenue - $ 39.10personnel expenses $ 35,100 $ 10.30medical supplies 1,100 7.10occupancy expenses 8,100 1.10administrative expenses 5,100 0.20total expenses $ 49,400 $ 18.70the activity variance for net operating income in july would be closest to: