Newport Corp

question 80

Multiple Choice

Newport Corp.is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment.The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $200,000.The equipment will have an initial cost of $900,000 and have a 6-year life.There is no salvage value for the equipment.What is the payback period?

• A)1.33 years
• B)2.57 years
• C)4.50 years
• D)6.00 years

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