Break-Even Time,working Backward

Break-even time,working backward.Montana Instruments is considering manufacturing the S-Card,a new type of sound card for personal computers.The new product development committee will not approve a new-product proposal if it has a break-even time of more than four years.If the project is approved,the investments to make the S-Card will begin on January 1,Year 1.The projected sales for the S-Card are $5 million each year for Years 1 through 4.The costs of manufacturing,distribution,marketing,and customer service are expected to be $3 million each year.Assume that all cash flow numbers are discounted cash flows.
Required:
a.What is the maximum cash investment that the new product development committee will agree to fund for the S-Card project?
b.Why might Montana specify a policy not to fund new product proposals with an estimated breakeven of more than four years?
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