Janes, Inc., is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $480,000 and would last for 8 years, at the end of which, the machine would have a salvage value of $48,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $108,000 per year. Additional working capital of $2,000 would be needed immediately, all of which would be recovered at the end of 8 years. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 17% on all investment projects. (Ignore income taxes.)

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Determine the net present value of the project.