The Management of Charlton Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 3

Multiple Choice

The management of Charlton Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $380,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability in this situation: The cash payback period for this investment is:

• A) 4 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 19 years
• D) 3.3 years

Understand the significance of financial ratios and their impact on business decision-making.

Identify and differentiate between types of financial ratios such as liquidity, activity, leverage, and profitability ratios.

Apply financial ratio analysis for assessing a firm’s short-term solvency through liquidity ratios.

Utilize financial ratios to evaluate a firm's efficiency in asset management through activity ratios.

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