Gateway Communications is considering a project with an initial fixed assets cost of $1.76 million that will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 10-year life of the project. At the end of the project the equipment will be sold for an estimated $234,000. The project will not change sales but will reduce operating costs by $384,500 per year. The tax rate is 25 percent and the required return is 10.9 percent. The project will require $49,000 in net working capital, which will be recouped when the project ends. What is the project's NPV? Multiple Choice:

A.$236,450

B.$278,758

C.$226,169

D.$268,037

E.$288,050