A firm is considering the purchase of a $30,000 machine that would save labour costs of $5000

Question:

A firm is considering the purchase of a $30,000 machine that would save labour costs of $5000 per year in the first three years and $6000 per year for the next four years. Will the firm purchase the machine if the payback requirement is:
a. Five years?
b. Six years?

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