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Multiple Choice
4.4 years
4 years
5.8 years
5.1 years
Answer: 5.1 Years
Payback period: Time Period Required to get Back the investment MAde
Investment REquired = $33,000
Annual Cash flows = 32,500-26,000
Annula Cash flows = 6,500
Pay back Period = $ 33,000/ 6,500 = 5.07 = 5.1 Years
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