The Payback Method Is a Convenient and Useful Tool Because

question 53

Multiple Choice

The payback method is a convenient and useful tool because

• A)it provides a quick estimate of how rapidly an initial investment will be recouped.
• B)it considers all of a project's relevant cash flows.
• C)it considers the time value of money.
• D)the required payback period for all of a firm's projects must be identical.
• E)it only considers the cash flows within the current period of 12 months.

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