Project accepted based on the payback decision rule


Question: An Electronics firm has a required payback period of 3 years for all of its projects. Currently the firm is analyzing two independent projects. Project A has an expected payback period of 2.8 yrs and a net present value of $6,900. Project B has and expected payback period of 3.1 years with a net present value of $28,400. Which project should be accepted based on the payback decision rule?

  • Project A only
  • Project B only
  • Both A and B
  • Neither A nor B
  • Answer cannot be determined based on the information given

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