Palmer Corp

question 29

Multiple Choice

Palmer Corp.is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment.The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in net income after tax of $100,000.The equipment will have an initial cost of $400,000 and have a 7-year life.If the salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $75,000,what is the payback period?

• A)2.73 years
• B)4.00 years
• C)4.75 years
• D)7.00 years

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Definitions:

Market Price

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale.

P > MC

Indicates a situation where the price (P) of a good is greater than the marginal cost (MC) of producing it, suggesting the potential for economic profits.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of the business to adjust to market changes fully.

Monopolistically Competitive Firm

A type of firm in a market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, and each has some control over its price.