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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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