Calculate the payback period for the following two distinct cash flow steams that both require the same $100,000 initial outlay;
Years Cash Flows for Project A Cash Flows for Project B
1 $25,000 $64,000
2 $55,000 $22,000
3 $20,000 $14,000
4 $150,000 $20,000
5 0 $250,000
Now answer the following questions. Questions to pose:
1. What is the payback period for each project?
2. Which project should you select using a three-year cutoff period?
3. What is the payback period of each project if the initial investment was $150,000?
4. Assuming you have a four-year payback rule, which project would you accept?
5. Are there any issues with this decision?