You are considering a new project that will cost $750,000. The project is expected to generate positive cash flows over the next four years in the amounts of $350,000 in year one, $325,000 in year two, $250,000 in year three, and $280,000 in year four. Your required rate of return is 8%. What is the discounted payback period of the project?
Cost = 750000
Rate = 8%
Year | Cashflow | Present Value | Cumulative Value | Year Consumed |
1 | 350000 | 350000/(1+0.08)^1 = 324074.07 | 324074.07 | 1 |
2 | 325000 | 325000/(1+0.08)^2 = 278635.12 | 602709.19 | 1 |
3 | 250000 | 250000/(1+0.08)^3 = 198458.06 | ||
4 | 280000 | 280000/(1+0.08)^4 = 205808.36 |
Cumulative value of 602709.19 is consumed in 2 years.
Remaining Value = 147290.81
Time required to generate remaining value = 147290.81 /198458.06 = 0.74
Discounted payback period of the project = 2.74 years Answer
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