It's January, and five friends have asked to borrow $500 to buy a limited-edition Dungeons & Dragons game. Each says they can pay you back some money over the first few months of the year even adding a bit more out of appreciation. Here's how much they can pay back over the first few months: 

Mike: $100 in February, $200 in March, $250 in April 

Dustin: $50 in February, $250 in March, $300 in April 

Lucas: $75 in February, $325 in March, $175 in April 

Will: $250 in February, $250 in March, $20 in April 

Max: $300 in February, $25 in March, $300 in April 

If you were using the Payback Period Method of capital budgeting, which friend would you decide to loan the $500 to?

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