If a Proposed Expenditure of $400,000 for a Fixed Asset

question 36

True/False

If a proposed expenditure of $400,000 for a fixed asset with a 4-year life has an annual expected net cash flow and net income of $160,000 and $60,000, respectively, the cash payback period is 2.5 years.

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Definitions:

Financial Break-Even

The sales level that results in a zero NPV.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Accounting Break-Even

Accounting Break-Even is the point at which total revenues equal total expenses (including both fixed and variable costs), resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs required to produce any good or service that remains constant, regardless of the level of production or output.