Explain payback method for project management with following example: Due to increased demand, the management of Rani
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Due to increased demand, the management of Rani Beverage Company is considering to purchase a new equipment to increase the production and revenues. The useful life of the equipment is 10 years and the company’s maximum desired payback period is 4 years. The inflow and outflow of cash associated with the new equipment is given below:
Initial cost of equipment: $37,500
Annual cash inflows:
Sales: $75,000
Annual cash Outflows:
Cost of ingredients: $45,000
Salaries expenses: $13,500
Maintenance expenses: $1,500
Non cash expenses:
Depreciation expense: $5,000
Required: Should Rani Beverage Company purchase the new equipment? Use payback method for your answer.
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