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question 56

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions
A company projects an increase in net income of $40,000 each year for the next five years if it invests $500,000 in new equipment.The equipment has a five-year life and an estimated salvage value of $50,000.The company uses the straight-line method of depreciation.
-What is the cash payback period?

• A)12.5 years
• B)5.56 years
• C)3.85 years
• D)3.57 years

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

A measure of the expense associated with manufacturing an additional item of a particular good.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable costs (costs that change with the level of output) associated with producing a specific amount of a good or service.

Product Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The additional expense associated with creating another unit of a product or service.