Chester Manufacturing Is Considering a Project That Will Require an Initial

question 24

Multiple Choice

Chester Manufacturing is considering a project that will require an initial investment of $50,000 and is expected to generate future cash flows of $20,000 for years 1 through 3 and $10,000 for years 4 through 7. The project's payback period is:

• A) 2.5 years.
• B) 7 years.
• C) 1.67 years.
• D) 3.33 years.

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