Evaluate the Following Projects Using the Payback Method Assuming a Rule

question 63

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the following projects using the payback method assuming a rule of 3 years for payback.

• A) Project A can be accepted because the payback period is 2.5 years but Project B cannot be accepted because it's payback period is longer than 3 years.
• B) Project B should be accepted because even though the payback period is 2.5 years for Project A and 3.001 for project B, there is a $1,000,000 payoff in the 4th year in Project B.
• C) Project B should be accepted because you get more money paid back in the long run.
• D) Both projects can be accepted because the payback is less than 3 years.

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Definitions:

Demand Frequency

The rate or interval at which a product or service is requested or required by customers.

Weekly Demand

The total quantity of a product or service that customers want to purchase over the course of a week, impacting inventory levels and production planning.

Lost Sale

A situation in which a potential sale is not realized, often due to stock unavailability, pricing issues, or the customer's decision to purchase from a competitor.

Order Policy

Guidelines or rules defining how and when inventory orders should be placed to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize costs.