Joetz Corporation has gathered the following data on a proposed investment project (Ignore income taxes.): The company uses straight-line depreciation on all equipment. Assume cash flows occur uniformly throughout a year except for the initial investment.
The payback period for the investment is:

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Joetz Corporation has gathered the following data on a proposed investment project (Ignore income taxes.):  The company uses straight-line depreciation on all equipment. Assume cash flows occur uniformly throughout a year except for the initial investment.
The payback period for the investment is:

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Payback period = Investment required ÷ Annual net cash inflow
= $30,000 ÷ $6,000 per year = 5 years

Joetz Corporation Has Gathered the Following Data on a Proposed