Dexcon Technologies, Inc., is evaluating two alternatives to produce its new plastic filament with tribological $($i$.$e$.,$ low friction$)$ properties for creating custom bearings for $3-$D printers. The estimates associated with each alternative are shown below. Using a MARR of $17\mathrm{.}00\%$ per year, which alternative has the lower present worth? $($Include a minus sign if necessary.$)$