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 $16,250 per year. The company's required rate of return is 15%. 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. Multiple Choice $9,345. $6,955. $20,405. $4,470