Crane Company Is Considering the Acquisition of a Machine That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Crane Company is considering the acquisition of a machine that costs $60,000. The machine is expected to have a useful life of 5 years, a negligible residual value, an annual cash flow of $15,000, and annual operating income of $15,000. What is the estimated cash payback period for the machine?

• A) 1.7 years
• B) 3 years
• C) 4 years
• D) 5 years

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Definitions:

Acid-Test Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities with quick assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company for the purpose of resale or production.

Current Ratio

A financial ratio that gauges a firm's capacity to meet its short-term debts or obligations due within the next year.