Which of the Following Is Measured by the Payback Period

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is measured by the payback period method?

• A)The period for which an investment is expected to be useful
• B)The expected cash inflows and outflows of an investment
• C)The estimated length of time to recover the cost of an investment
• D)The economic life of an investment

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Definitions:

4-heptanone

A seven-carbon ketone with the ketone group positioned on the fourth carbon of the chain, often used as a solvent or in organic synthesis.

Cyclohexanone

A six-carbon cyclic ketone with the molecular formula C6H10O, characterized by a ring structure with a ketone functional group.

Cyclopentanone

A cyclic ketone with the formula C5H8O, characterized by a five-membered ring structure; it's a common intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.

Acetic Acid

A colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH, commonly known as the main component of vinegar after water.