Which Project Has the Better Payback Period? Project a Requires

question 6

Essay

Which project has the better payback period? Project A requires a $25,000 investment and provides $5,000 per year for 6 years; Project B requires an $8,000 project and provides $4,000 per year for 2 years. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of this approach.

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Definitions:

Standard Price

A predetermined price that a company aims to pay for materials, labor, and other costs, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Raw Material

The basic material from which a product is made, typically unprocessed or minimally processed before being used in manufacturing processes.

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance, ensuring the basic operational capability of a business.

Standard Cost

A predetermined or estimated cost of performing an operation or producing a good, used in budgeting and cost management.