ABC Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $100,000 and would last for 3 years. At the end of 3 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $15,000. By reducing labor and other operating costs, the machine would provide annual cost savings of $35,000. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 12% on all investment projects. (Ignore income taxes.)

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The net present value of the proposed project is closest to