The Seattle Corporation Has Been Presented with an Investment Opportunity

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Seattle Corporation has been presented with an investment opportunity which will yield cash flows of $30,000 per year in Years 1 through 4,$35,000 per year in Years 5 through 9,and $40,000 in Year 10.This investment will cost the firm $150,000 today,and the firm's cost of capital is 10%.Assume cash flows occur evenly during the year,1/365th each day.What is the discounted payback period for this investment?

• A)5.23 years
• B)4.86 years
• C)4.35 years
• D)3.72 years

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