A company produces two boat models, Flyer and Skimmer. Both products are being considered for major investment projects next year. Relevant data follow: Flyer SkimmerNew investment $424,000$380,000Expected net cash flows:Year 1  150,000  130,000Year 2  160,000  130,000Year 3  170,000  130,000Required:Use the payback period to evaluate these two investment projects.

What will be an ideal response?



?Expected netCumulative net
Year cash flowscash flows 
Flyer0….($424,000)($424,000)
1…. $150,000 (274,000)
2…. $160,000(114,000)
3…. $170,000$56,000

Payback period = 2 years + ($114,000/$170,000) = 2.67 years

Skimmer: Payback period = $380,000/$130,000 per year = 2.92 years

Flyer has a slightly shorter payback period.

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