Acme,IncIs Considering a Four-Year Project That Has an Initial Outlay

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Essay

Acme,Inc.is considering a four-year project that has an initial outlay or cost of $80,000.The respective future cash inflows for years 1,2,3 and 4 are: $40,000,$40,000,$30,000 and $30,000.Acme uses the discounted payback period method and has a discount rate of 12%.Will Acme accept the project if it's payback period is two and one-half years?

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