Metlock Bottling Corporation is considering the purchase of a new bottling machine. The machine would cost $180,000 and has an estimated useful life of eight years with zero salvage value. Management estimates that the new bottling machine will provide net annual cash flows of $31,500. Management also believes that the new 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 9%. Click here to view the factor table. 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, e.g. 1.25124. Round present value answer to O decimal places, e.g. 1,250.) Net present value $ How much would the reduction in downtime have to be worth in order for the project to be acceptable? Present value of reduction in downtime