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An investment project provides cash inflows of $675 per year for 8 years. What is the project payback period if the initial cost is $1,700?
Solution: The Answer is 2.52 Years [Approx]
Calculation:
| Year | Cash Inflow | Accumulated Cash Flow | 
| 1 | $ 675 | $ 675 | 
| 2 | $ 675 | $ 1,350 | 
| 3 | $ 675 | $ 2,025 | 
| 4 | $ 675 | $ 2,700 | 
| 5 | $ 675 | $ 3,375 | 
| 6 | $ 675 | $ 4,050 | 
| 7 | $ 675 | $ 4,725 | 
| 8 | $ 675 | $ 5,400 | 
1) Project Payback Period = 2 Years + [2025-1700] / 675 = 2 Years + 2.52 Years