1. A pilot plant for conducting research related to reverse osmosis concentrate recovery via lime softening can be leased for the 4-month project duration for $6, 900 per month. Electrical work at the site will cost $8500 now and the technician to install the electrical work will charge $2000 now. Shipping will cost $2300 each way (months 0 and 4). A technician for demobilization will cost $1300 in month 4. At an interest rate of 12% per year compounded monthly, what is the present worth of the pilot plant project?

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