EE printing is in the evaluation process for the acquisition of a new computer system. The total depreciable base (cost plus installation) is $180,000. The new equipment will increase Earnings before depreciation and taxes by $60,000 during years 1 to 3 and $32,000 during years 4 to 6. EE marginal tax rate is 40% and Cost of Capital is 11% Calculate the Payback Period PRESENT YOUR ANSWER ROUNDED TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

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EE printing is in the evaluation process for the acquisition of a new computer system. The total depreciable
base (cost plus installation) is $180,000.
The new equipment will increase Earnings before depreciation and taxes by $60,000 during years 1 to 3 and
$32,000 during years 4 to 6.
EE marginal tax rate is 40% and Cost of Capital is 11%
Calculate the Payback Period
PRESENT YOUR ANSWER ROUNDED TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES
Transcribed Image Text:EE printing is in the evaluation process for the acquisition of a new computer system. The total depreciable base (cost plus installation) is $180,000. The new equipment will increase Earnings before depreciation and taxes by $60,000 during years 1 to 3 and $32,000 during years 4 to 6. EE marginal tax rate is 40% and Cost of Capital is 11% Calculate the Payback Period PRESENT YOUR ANSWER ROUNDED TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES
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