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 $17,250 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 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided. Multiple Choice $7,822 $12,697. $23,757. $10,307