Chapter 26, Problem 26.2BPR

1. a.

To determine

Cash payback method:

Cash payback period is the expected time period which is required to recover the cost of investment. It is one of the capital investment method used by the management to evaluate the long-term investment (fixed assets) of the business.

Net present value method:

Net present value method is the method which is used to compare the initial cash outflow of investment with the present value of its cash inflows. In the net present value, the interest rate is desired by the business based on the net income from the investment, and it is also called as the discounted cash flow method.

To determine: The cash payback period for the equipment.

b.

To determine

To calculate: The net present value of the investment of SCP Incorporation.

2.

To determine

To prepare: A brief report for advising management on the relative merits of each project.