Determine break-even time for this equipment


A company wishes to buy new equipment for $35,000. The equipment is expected to generate an additional $9,600 in cash inflows for seven years. All cash flows occur at year-end. A bank will make a $35,000 loan to the company at a 10% interest rate so that the company can purchase the equipment. Use the table below to determine break-even time for this equipment.
Year Present Value of 1 at 10%

  • 0 1.0000
  • 1 0.9091
  • 2 0.8264
  • 3 0.7513
  • 4 0.6830
  • 5 0.6209
  • 6 0.5645
  • 7 0.5132
  1. Break-even time is between 3 and 4 years.
  2. Break-even time is between 4 and 5 years.
  3. Break-even time is between 5 and 6 years.
  4. Break-even time is between 6 and 7 years.
  5. This project will never break-even.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Accounting Basics: Determine break-even time for this equipment
Reference No:- TGS0679857

Expected delivery within 24 Hours