Chapter 12, Problem 5MCQ

### Managerial Accounting: The Corners...

7th Edition
Maryanne M. Mowen + 2 others
ISBN: 9781337115773

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### Managerial Accounting: The Corners...

7th Edition
Maryanne M. Mowen + 2 others
ISBN: 9781337115773
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# An investment of $1,000 produces a net cash inflow of$500 in the first year and $750 in the second year. What is the payback period? a. 1.67 years b. 0.50 year c. 2.00 years d. 1.20 years e. Cannot be determined To determine Find out the payback period where the investment is of$1,000 and cash inflow for first and second year are $500 and$750 respectively.

Explanation

Payback Period:

The time taken by an investment to recover its original value is known as payback period. It is calculated by dividing the original amount of investment by annual cash flow from the investment.

Calculate payback period:

 Year Unrecovered investment($) (Beginning of year) Annual cash Flow($) Time needed for payback (Years) 1 1,000 500 1.0 2 \$500 750 0.671 1.67 years

Table (1)

Therefore, a is the correct option.

Working Note:

1. Calculation of payback period for year 2:

Paybackforsecondyear=<

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