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a new molding machine is expected to produce operating cash flows of $70,000 a year for six years. at the beginning of the project, inventory will decrease by $15,000, accounts receivables will increase by $6,000, and accounts payable will increase by $4,000. all net working capital will be recovered at the end of the project. the initial cost of the molding machine is $300,000. the equipment will be depreciated straight-line for six years, but the firm is expected to pay a tax of $13,650 from the sale of the machine at the end of the project in year 6. the tax rate is 21%. what is the net present value of this project given a required return of 10 percent? (do not round your intermediate calculations. round the final answer, if necessary, to two decimal places and enter it in canvas without the dollar ($) sign)