A remotely located air sampling station can be powered by solar cells or by running an above ground electric line to the

site and using conventional power. Solar cells will cost $$17,000$ to install and will have a useful life of $5$ years with no

salvage value. Annual costs for inspection, cleaning, and other maintenance issues are expected to be $$2,400.$ A new

power line will cost $$33,000$ to install, with power costs expected to be $$1,000$ per year. Since the air sampling project will

end in $5$ years, the salvage value of the line is considered to be zero.

NOTE: This is a multi$-$part question. Once an answer is submitted, you will be unable to return to this part.

At an interest rate of $10\%$ per year and using an AW analysis, what must be the first cost of the above ground line to make the two

alternatives equally attractive economically? $($Include a minus sign if necessary$).$

The first cost of the above ground line to make the two alternatives equally attractive economically is $