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6 September, 10:08

The management of River 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 the interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability of this investment:Year Income from Operations Net Cash Flow1 $20,000 $95,0002 $20,000 $95,0003 $20,000 $95,0004 $20,000 $95,0005 $20,000 $95,000

The cash payback period for this investment is:

a. 5 yearsb. 4 yearsc. 3 yearsd. 20 years

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  1. 6 September, 12:36
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    option (b) 4 years

    Explanation:

    Data provided in the question:

    Cost of the new machine = $380,000

    Annual cash flow = $95,000

    Rate of return = 6% = 0.06

    The present value factor = 4.212

    Now,

    The cash payback period for this investment

    = [ Amount invested ] : [ Annual Net cash flow]

    = $380,000 : $95,000 per year

    = 4 years

    Hence,

    The answer is option (b) 4 years
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