Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.4P

Long-term investment decision, payback method Bill Williams has the opportunity to invest in project A, which costs $9,000 today and promises to pay $2,200, $2,500, $2,500, $2,000, and $1,800 over the next 5 years. Or Bill can invest $9,000 in project B. which promises to pay $1,500, $1,500, $1,500, $3,500, and $4,000 over the next 5 years.

  1. a. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project A?
  2. b. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project B?
  3. c. Using the payback period, which project should Bill choose?
  4. d. Do you see any problems with his choice?
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Long-term investment decision, payback method Personal Finance Problem Bill Williams has the opportunity to invest in project A that costs $6,200 today and promises to pay $2,100, $2,500, $2,500, $2,000 and $1,700 over the next 5 years. Or, Bill can invest $6,200 in project B that promises to pay $1,600, $1,600, $1,600, $3,600 and $3,900 over the next 5 years. (Hint: For mixed stream cash inflows, calculate cumulative cash inflows on a year-to-year basis until the initial investment is recovered.) a. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project A? b. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project B? c. Using the payback period, which project should Bill choose? d. Do you see any problems with his choice? a. For Bill to recoup his initial investment in project A, it will take years. (Round to two decimal places.)
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Porter Company is analyzing two potential Investments. Project X $ 97,090 Initial investment Net cash flow: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Multiple Choice If the company is using the payback period method, and it requires a payback of three years or less, which project(s) should be selected? O 32,500 32,500 32,500 0 Both X and Y are acceptable projects. O Project Y. Project Y $ 77,000 Project Y because it has a lower Initial Investment. Project X 5,700 34,500 34,500 25,000 Neither X nor Y is an acceptable project.

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