A Firm Is Evaluating a Proposal Which Has an Initial

question 8

Multiple Choice

A firm is evaluating a proposal which has an initial investment of $50,000 and has cash flows of $15,000 per year for five years. The payback period of the project is ________.

• A) 1.5 years
• B) 2 years
• C) 3.3 years
• D) 4 years

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Definitions:

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible property owned by a business that is used in its operations and is not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within a year.

Salaries Payable

The amount of salary expenses that have been incurred by a company but have not yet been paid to employees, classified as a liability.

Operating Activities

Day-to-day actions that relate to producing and delivering a company’s products and services, forming the primary source of revenue.

Future Cash Flows

Future cash flows refer to the estimated monetary inflows and outflows a company expects to receive or pay out in the future, playing a critical role in financial planning and analysis.