Acme,IncIs Considering a Four-Year Project That Has an Initial Outlay

question 72

Multiple Choice

Acme,Inc.is considering a four-year project that has an initial outlay or cost of $100,000.The respective future cash inflows from its project for years 1,2,3 and 4 are: $50,000,$40,000,$30,000 and $20,000.Will it accept the project if it's payback period is 31 months?

• A)Yes,because it pays back in 25 months.
• B)Yes,because it pays back in 28 months.
• C)No,because it pays back in over 31 months.
• D)No,because it pays back in over 35 months.

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Definitions:

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

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Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain in the parietal lobe that processes sensory input from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.