Answer:
The correct answer for first plane is 2.7 years and for second plane is 3 years and first plane should be accepted.
Explanation:
According to the scenario, the computation of the given data are as follows:
Payback period = Cost of first airplane ÷ Annual cash inflow
First plane cost = $13,770,000
Cash flow = $5,100,000
So, Payback period for first plane = $13,770,000 ÷ $5,100,000
= 2.7 years
Second plane cost = $27,900,000
Cash flow = $9,300,000
So, Payback period for second plane = $27,900,000 ÷ $9,300,000
= 3 years
First plane should be accepted as it has less payback period.
