Long-term investment decision, payback method Personal Finance
Problem Bill Williams has the opportunity to invest in project A
that costs $8,300 today and promises to pay $2,300 $2,600,
$2,600, $2,00 and $1,800 over the next 5 years. Or, Bill can
invest $8,300 in project B that promises to pay $1,600, $1,600,
$1,600, $3,700 and $3,900 over the next 5 years.
(Hint: For mixed stream cash inflows, calculate cumulative
cash inflows on a year-to-year basis until the initial investment
is...