Reference no: EM133104008
Question - Directors of Cootha Constructions Ltd are considering the purchase of a new machine.
The machine will cost $90,000.
There will be net cash inflows in each of the three years of: Year 1: $42,000, Year 2: $45,000 and Year 3: $30,000.
The machine is thought to have a residual value of $15,000 at the end of year 3.
The required rate of return (RRR) is 20%.
Required -
1. Calculate the Payback Period for this Investment.
2. If the payback period is less than a pre-specified length of time or less than the life of the investment you accept the project.
3.The payback period (PP) method of investment decision making is generally regarded as: Mostly accurate Too simplistic to be the only tool used in decision-making?