Company is planning to purchase an new machine for the amount of P90,000, with an estimated useful life of 5 years and a salvage value of P10,000. The machine will be depreciated using the straight line method. The machine is expected to produce cash flows from operations, net of income taxes of P36,000 a year in the next 5 years. The machine's salvage value is P20,000 in years 1 and 2 and P15,000 in years 3 and 4.  What will be the bailout period for the new machine? A. 1.4 years B. 2.2 years C. 1.9 years D. 3.4 years

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Lexus Company is planning to purchase an new machine for the amount of P90,000, with an estimated useful life of 5 years and a salvage value of P10,000. The machine will be depreciated using the straight line method. The machine is expected to produce cash flows from operations, net of income taxes of P36,000 a year in the next 5 years. The machine's salvage value is P20,000 in years 1 and 2 and P15,000 in years 3 and 4.  What will be the bailout period for the new machine?

A. 1.4 years

B. 2.2 years

C. 1.9 years

D. 3.4 years

 

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