Acompany is contemplating investing in a new piece of manufacturing machinery. the amount to be invested is $210,000. the present value of the future cash flows is $225,000. the company's desired rate of return used in the present value calculations was 12%. which of the following statements is true select one: a. the project should not be accepted because the net present value is negative. b. the internal rate of return on the project is less than 12%. c. the internal rate of return on the project is more than 12%. d. the internal rate of return on the project is equal to 12%.