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A device can be purchased now for $20,000 and depreciated by 5-year SL depreciation and zero salvage value. The net benefit from the device, before deducting depreciation, is $9,000 per year. After 2 years, the device will not be needed and can be sold. During the 2-year period, inflation rate is 6%/yr. The company has a 50% combined federal and state tax rate. If it requires a real 10% after-tax rate of return, what should be the selling price of the device after 2-year usage? (Not done in Excel)