An Investment Is Acceptable If the Payback Period

question 28

Multiple Choice

An investment is acceptable if the payback period:

• A)is less than some pre-specified period of time.
• B)exceeds the life of the investment.
• C)is negative.
• D)is equal to or greater than some pre-specified period of time.
• E)is equal to,and only if it is equal to,the investment's life.

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