A company is considering purchasing a machine for $85,000. The machine is expected to generate a net after-tax income of $11,250 per year. Depreciation expense would be $8,500. What is the payback period for this machine?

What will be an ideal response?


$85,000/($11,250 + $8,500) = 4.3 years

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