Question

The management of River Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $380,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at the interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability of this investment:Year Income from Operations Net Cash Flow1 $20,000 $95,0002 $20,000 $95,0003 $20,000 $95,0004 $20,000 $95,0005 $20,000 $95,000
The cash payback period for this investment is:
a. 5 yearsb. 4 yearsc. 3 yearsd. 20 years

Answer 1

Answer:

option (b) 4 years

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Cost of the new machine = $380,000

Annual cash flow = $95,000

Rate of return = 6% = 0.06

The present value factor = 4.212

Now,

The cash payback period for this investment

= [ Amount invested ] ÷ [ Annual Net cash flow]

= $380,000 ÷ $95,000 per year

= 4 years

Hence,

The answer is option (b) 4 years