A Project Manager Is Using the Payback Method to Make

question 38

Multiple Choice

A project manager is using the payback method to make the final decision on which project to undertake.The company has a 15% required rate of return and expects a 5% rate of inflation for the following five years.What is the discounted payback of a project that has cash flows as shown in the table? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Cash Flow } \\\hline 0 & - \$ 500,000 \\\hline 1 & \$ 50,000 \\\hline 2 & \$ 75,000 \\\hline 3 & \$ 150,000 \\\hline 4 & \$ 150,000 \\\hline 5 & \$ 750,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 3.9 years
• B) 4.3 years
• C) 4.6 years
• D) 4.1 years

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Understand the concept and implications of bond ratings on yield and pricing.

Comprehend the accounting rules for operating and financial leases as per FASB 13.

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