A Company Is Evaluating 3 Possible Investments

question 29

Multiple Choice

A company is evaluating 3 possible investments. Each uses straight-line depreciation. See data below: What is the payback period for Project C?

• A)3.5 years
• B)2.5 years
• C)2.4 years
• D)3.0 years

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