A 30 Year Project Is Estimated to Cost $35 Million

question 272

Multiple Choice

A 30 year project is estimated to cost $35 million and provide annual cash flows of $5 million per year in years 1-5; $4 million per year in years 6-20 and $2 million per year in years 21-30. If the company's required rate of return is 10%, determine the payback of the project.

• A) 6.50 years
• B) 7.00 years
• C) 7.50 years
• D) 8.00 years
• E) 8.50 years

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

Refers to the degree of unpredictability or the lack of certainty about the future, often affecting decision-making in finance and economics.

Random Fluctuations

Unpredictable changes or variations that can affect statistical data and outcomes.

Cash Flows

The generation and use of cash by a business during a defined period of time, instrumental for assessing the company's liquidity, solvency, and financial flexibility.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding or storing inventory, including insurance, storage, and loss through obsolescence.