Payback, NPV, and IRR Rieger International
is evaluating the feasibility of investing $95,000 in a piece of
equipment that has a 5-year life. The firm has estimated the cash
inflows associated with the proposal as shown in the following
table:
1 $40,000
2 $20,000
3 $35,000
4 $30,000
5 $30,000
. The firm has a
9%
cost of capital.
a. Calculate the payback period for
the proposed investment.
b. Calculate the net present value
(NPV) for the proposed investment.
c. ...