
Concept explainers
1. a.
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 is the method which is used to compare the initial
To determine: The cash payback period for the equipment.
b.
To calculate: The net present value of the investment of SCP Incorporation.
2.
To prepare: A brief report for advising management on the relative merits of each project.

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