Assume that a company is considering purchasing a machine for $50,000 that will have a five-year useful life and a $5,000 salvage value. The machine will lower operating costs by $17,000 per year. The company's required rate of return is 18%. The net present value of this investment is closest to: Click here to view Exhibit 14B-1 and Exhibit 14B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided. Note: Answers below were calculated using a financial calculator. If you choose to use the tables, your answer may be slightly different than the options below. Multiple Choice $3,159. O $7,734. $18.794. $5,347