Homework Help: Finance

Posted by PLewis on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 5:53pm.

Assume a $4,000 investment and the following cash flows for two alternatives.
Year Investment X Investment Y
1 $1,000 $1,300
2 800 2,800
3 700 100
4 1,900
5 2,000

a. Under the payback method, which investment should be chosen? (Show your work/analysis/calculations for each investment).

b. Why do other methods allow for a better analysis?

Finance - diana, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 12:32pm
How much will Pauline pay in interest if she takes out a simple interest loan with a principal of $3,900 at 7.2% for three years?
Finance - Bryant, Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 4:56pm
Calculate the return on investment in dollars and as a percentage for an investment that you purchase for $500 and sell for $600.

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