Essentials Of Investments
11th Edition
ISBN:9781260013924
Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
Section: Chapter Questions
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Transcribed Image Text:### Investment Project Analysis
An investment project provides the following annual cash inflows over four years respectively: $2,800, $3,700, $5,100, and $4,300. The discount rate applied is 9 percent. We are required to determine the discounted payback period for different initial costs.
#### Questions:
a. **What is the discounted payback period for these cash flows if the initial cost is $5,200?**
*(Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)*
b. **What is the discounted payback period for these cash flows if the initial cost is $6,400?**
*(Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)*
c. **What is the discounted payback period for these cash flows if the initial cost is $10,400?**
*(Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)*
#### Summary Table:
| **Question** | **Discounted Payback Period** |
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| a. Discounted payback period | ______ years |
| b. Discounted payback period | ______ years |
| c. Discounted payback period | ______ years |
#### Explanation of Graphical Content:
In the summary table above, we need to fill in the values of the discounted payback period for each respective initial cost. Each row corresponds to a different initial cost provided in the questions. The columns are designed to capture the answers, in years, for each discounted payback period. This analysis helps in understanding at what point the initial investment is recovered, considering the time value of money.
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