Blossom Bottling Corporation is considering the purchase of a new bottling machine. The machine would cost $255,800 and has an estimated useful life of 8 years with zero salvage value. Management estimates that the new bottling machine will provide net annual cash flows of $37,800. Management also believes that the new bottling machine will save the company money because it is expected to be more reliable than other machines, and thus will reduce downtime. Assume a discount rate of 5%.

Calculate the net present value. (If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg-45 or parentheses eg (45). For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided. Round present value answer to O decimal places, e.g. 125.)

1. Net present value: $

2. How much would the reduction in downtime have to be worth in order for the project to be acceptable? (Round answer to O decimal places, e.g. 125.):