The Payback Period Is the Length of Time It Takes

question 83

Multiple Choice

The payback period is the length of time it takes an investment to generate sufficient cash flows to enable the project to:

• A)produce a positive annual cash flow.
• B)produce a positive cash flow from assets.
• C)offset its fixed expenses.
• D)offset its total expenses.
• E)recoup its initial cost.

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