The management of Retz Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $$500,000.$ The company's desired rate

of return is $10\%.$ Refer to the present value tables provided in The investment is expected to yield the following net

cash flows:

The net present value for this investment is:

positive $$450,460$

negative $$49,540$

positive $$49,540$

positive $$50,000$