EKG,IncIs Considering a New Project That Will Require an Initial

question 24

Multiple Choice

EKG,Inc.is considering a new project that will require an initial cash investment of $398,000.The project will produce no cash flows for the first two years.The projected cash flows for years 3 through 7 are $79,000,$88,000,$102,000,$140,000,and $160,000,respectively.How long will it take the firm to recover its initial investment in this project?

• A)3.81 years
• B)3.98 years
• C)5.57years
• D)5.92 years
• E)The project never pays back.

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