Baxter's Market Is Considering Opening a New Location with an Initial

question 23

Multiple Choice

Baxter's Market is considering opening a new location with an initial cost of $428,700.This location is expected to generate cash flows of $132,400,$161,500,$187,800,and $201,000 in Years 1 to 4.What is the payback period?

• A)1.86 years
• B)2.72 years
• C)1.31 years
• D)2.54 years
• E)2.31 years

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