Answer:
The payback period for this project is closest to 2 years
Explanation:
Initial investment = $300,000
Sales = $500,000
Cash variable expenses = ($200,000)
Contribution margin = 300,000
Fixed cash expenses = $150,000
Depreciation expenses = $37,500
Total Fixed expenses: $150,000 + $37,500 = ($ 187,500 )
Net operating income = $112,500
Annual cash inflows = Net operating income + Depreciation
= $112,500 + $37,500
= $150,000
Payback period = Initial investment ÷ Annual cash inflows
= $300,000 ÷ $150,000 = 2 years
