You invest $200 000 in a project.  Your returns are as follows: Year        Annual Net Cash Inflow               Cumulative Net                   Cash Inflow 1 $70 000 $70 000 2 $70 000 $140 000 3 $80 000 $220 000 4 $50 000 $270 000 5 $30 000 $300 000   Calculate your payback period? a. 4 years b. 3.5 years c. 2.25 years d. 2.75

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You invest $200 000 in a project.  Your returns are as follows:

Year       

Annual Net

Cash Inflow

              Cumulative Net

                  Cash Inflow

1 $70 000 $70 000
2 $70 000 $140 000
3 $80 000 $220 000
4 $50 000 $270 000
5 $30 000 $300 000

 

Calculate your payback period?

a. 4 years
b. 3.5 years
c. 2.25 years
d. 2.75
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