Logy Ltd Is Evaluating Two Possible Investments in Depreciable Plant

question 54

Multiple Choice

Logy Ltd is evaluating two possible investments in depreciable plant assets.The company uses the straight-line method of depreciation.The following information is available:
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|}\hline & \text { Investment A } & \text { Investment B } \\\hline \text { Initial capital investment } & \$ 104,000 & \$ 156,000 \\\hline \text { Estimated useful life } & 10 \text { years } & 10 \text { years } \\\hline \text { Estimated residual value } & 0& \$ 30,000 \\\hline \text { Eistimated anunual net cash inflow for } 10 \text { years } & \$ 23,000 & \$ 46,000 \\\hline\text { Required rate of return }&12\%&12\%\\\hline\end{array}$

Calculate the payback period for Investment A.

• A) 2.58 years
• B) 4.52 years
• C) 1 year
• D) 3.22 years

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Definitions:

Unrealized Gains

Profits that have been achieved on paper from investments but have not yet been realized through selling the investment.

Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)

Income that is not included in net income, including items that are not realized or not reflected in earnings.

Foreign Currency

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Extraordinary Item

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