The Management of Charlton Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 40

Multiple Choice

The management of Charlton Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $380,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability of this investment: The cash payback period for this investment is:

• A) 4 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 19 years
• D) 3.3 years

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