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Ausel’s is considering a ten-year project that will require $850,000 for new fixed assets that will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the ten years. At the end of the project, the fixed assets can be sold for 15 percent of their original cost. The project is expected to generate annual sales of $928,000 and costs of $721,000. The tax rate is 35 percent and the required rate of return is 14.6 percent. What is the net present value of the project?