The Payback Method Is a Popular Way to Analyze Investment

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Essay

The payback method is a popular way to analyze investment proposals.
Required:
A. Explain how the payback period is determined. Generally speaking, from a payback perspective, which projects are viewed to be the most attractive?
B. Can the payback method take income taxes into consideration? Explain.
C. What are the deficiencies of the payback method?

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