Logy Inc Is Evaluating Two Possible Investments in Depreciable Plant Assets

Logy Inc. is evaluating two possible investments in depreciable plant assets. The company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The following information is available: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & \text { Investment A } & \text { Investment B } \\\hline \text { Initial capital investment } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 150,000 \\\hline \text { Estimated useful life } & 10 \text { years } & 10 \text { years } \\\hline \text { Estimated residual value } & 0 & \$ 20,000 \\\hline \text { Estimated annual net cash inflow for 10 years } & \$ 20,000 & \$ 40,000 \\\hline \text { Required rate of return } & 10 \% & 12 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Calculate the payback period for Investment A.

A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 1 year
D) 5 years