Lockwood Company would like to purchase a production machine for $900,000.The machine is expected to have a life of five years,and a salvage value of $100,000.Annual maintenance costs will total $40,000.Annual savings are predicted to be $350,000.The company only accepts projects that have a payback period of less than three years.
(1)Calculate the payback period for this project rounded to the nearest month.Show your work.
(2)Should the company accept this proposal? Explain.

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The Answer of Lockwood Company would like to purchase a production machine for $900,000.The machine is expected to have a life of five years,and a salvage value of $100,000.Annual maintenance costs will total $40,000.Annual savings are predicted to be $350,000.The company only accepts projects that have a payback period of less than three years.
(1)Calculate the payback period for this project rounded to the nearest month.Show your work.
(2)Should the company accept this proposal? Explain.

Lockwood Company Would Like to Purchase a Production Machine for $900,000.The