Reference no: EM132203248
Newman Automobiles Manufacturing is considering two alternatives investment proposals with the following data:
Proposal X Proposal Y
investment $10,700,000 $580,000
Useful life 5 years 5 years
Estimated annual cash inflows
for 5 years $2,140,000 $103,000
Residual value $50,000 $26,000
Depreciation Method Straight-line Straight-line
Required rate return 12% 13%
Calculate the payback period for Proposal X