Question

Poder Inc. is considering a project that has the following cash flow data. What is the project's payback?Year 0 1 2 3Cash flows −$750 $300 $325 $350a. 1.91 yearsb. 2.12 yearsc. 2.36 yearsd. 2.59 yearse. 2.85 years

Answer 1

Answer:

c. 2.36 years

Explanation:

In the payback, we analyze in how many years the invested amount is recovered. The computation is shown below:

In year 0 = $750

In year 1 = $300

In year 2 = $325

In year 3 = $350

If we sum the first 2 year cash inflows than it would be $625

Now we deduct the $625 from the $750 , so the amount would be $125 as if we added the fourth year cash inflow so the total amount exceed to the initial investment. So, we deduct it

And, the next year cash inflow is $350

So, the payback period equal to

= 2 years + ($125 ÷ $350)

= 2.36 years

In 2.36 yeas, the invested amount is recovered.