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The Walker Landscaping Company can purchase a piece of equipment for $3,600. The asset has a two-year life, will produce a cashflow of $600 in the first year and $4200 in the second year. The interest rate is 15%. Calculate the project's discounted payback and Profitability Index assuming steady cashflows. Should the project be taken? If the accounting rate of return was positive, how would this affect your decision?
The Walker Landscaping Company can purchase a piece of equipment for $3,600. The asset has a two-year life, will produce a cashflow of $600 in the first year and $4200 in the second year. The interest rate is 15%. Calculate the project's discounted payback and Profitability Index assuming steady cashflows. Should the project be taken? If the accounting rate of return was positive, how would this affect your decision?


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