The management of River Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $380,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at the interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability of this investment:Year Income from Operations Net Cash Flow1 $20,000 $95,0002 $20,000 $95,0003 $20,000 $95,0004 $20,000 $95,0005 $20,000 $95,000
The cash payback period for this investment is:
a. 5 yearsb. 4 yearsc. 3 yearsd. 20 years