Asked by: Sigrid Denis
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Last Updated: 10th May 2024

How long is Project 2's payback?

It is estimated that the payback period will be four years ($400,000 divided with $100,000 each year). The second project will require a cash investment in the amount of $200,000, and it generates cash in the following manner: Year 1: $20,000. Year 2: $60,000.



How do you calculate the payback time for two projects?

There's two ways to calculate the payback time:

  1. The average method. Divide the annualized cash inflows into expected expenditure for the asset.
  2. Subtraction method. Each annual cash inflow must be subtracted from the initial cash flow until the payback period is reached.

What is the formula to calculate the payback period? The return period can be determined by multiplying the investment amount by the annual cashflow.

What is the payback period for a project in this context?

Payback is the time it takes to recover the investment in an asset from its net cash flow. This is an easy way to assess the risk associated with a project. The payback method is the calculation that determines the payback period.

What is the PDF payback period?

Payback period is the time it takes for a project to make its money back. It is usually expressed in years. The project is considered accepted if the project's payback time is less than or equal to its maximum payback period by the management.