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Dan is evaluating a project that will cost $900,000 but is expected to produce cashflows of $225,000 per year for 10 years, with the first cash flow in one year. His cost of capital is 12% and his company's preferred payback period is three years or less.
a. What is the payback period of this project?
b. Should he take the project if he wants to increase the value of the company?