Patterson Corp Is Considering the Purchase of a New Piece

question 100

Multiple Choice

Patterson Corp is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment,which would have an initial cost of $500,000,a 7 year life,and $150,000 salvage value.The increase in cash flow each year of the equipment's life would be as follows: What is the payback period?

• A)5.51 years
• B)5.97 years
• C)6.00 years
• D)6.18 years

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