Compute the following FCF forecasts (in $s)
Year Project A Project B Project C
0 (5,000) (5,000) (5,000)
1 2,000 2,000 0
2 2,000 2,000 4,000
3 2,000 2,000 2,000
4 2,000
5 2,000
6 2,000
1. Compute the payback for each project.
2. Compare the payback for Project A with the payback of Project B.
3. Compare the payback for Project B with the payback of Project C.
4. Compare the payback for Project A with the payback of Project C.
5. According to the payback decision rule, which project(s) is acceptable? Why?
6. What disadvantages of using payback as a capital budgeting metric do the above comparisons illustrate?