Fill in the Lettered Blanks in the Following Table

question 107

Essay

Fill in the lettered blanks in the following table: $\begin{array}{lrrr}&\text { Investment } A& \text { Investment } B &\text { Investment } C\\\text { Amount of investment } & \$ 80,000 & (\mathrm{a}) & \$ 20,000 \\\text { Economic life in years } & 10 & 5 & 8 \\\text { Annual cash flow } & \$ 10,000 & (\mathrm{~b}) & \$ 2,500 \\\text { Payback period in years } & (\mathrm{c}) & 4 & \text { (d) } \\\text { Present value of cash flows } & (\mathrm{e}) & \$ 66,000 & (\mathrm{f}) \\\text { Net present value } & \$ 5,500 & \$ 6,000 & (\$ 1,000)\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Immediate Customer Response

A business strategy focusing on promptly addressing customer inquiries, complaints, or needs.

Lead Time

The amount of time that elapses between the initiation and completion of a process, such as the period from order to delivery.

Short Life Span

Refers to products or entities characterized by a brief period of usefulness or relevance before they become obsolete or expire.

Local Markets

Marketplaces or economic regions focusing on the trade, sale, and consumption of goods and services within a specific geographic area, often tailored to the local community's needs and preferences.