Hazard Company Is Considering the Acquisition of a Machine That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Hazard Company is considering the acquisition of a machine that costs $525,000. The machine is expected to have a useful life of 6 years, a negligible residual value, an annual cash flow of $150,000, and annual operating income of $87,500. What is the estimated cash payback period for the machine?

• A) 3 years
• B) 4.3 years
• C) 3.5 years
• D) 5 years

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Definitions:

Adverse Supply Shock

A situation where the supply of goods decreases suddenly, leading to higher prices and lower quantities available.

Short-Run Aggregate-Supply Curve

Depicts the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services that firms are willing to produce, taking some inputs as fixed.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation that shows the inverse relationship between short-term inflation and unemployment rates, suggesting a trade-off.

Inflation Rate

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