=+LG 2 P10–2 Payback comparisons Soviet Services has a 5-year maximum acceptable payback period. The firm is considering purchasing a new washing machine and must choose between two alternatives. The first machine, IntelWash, requires an initial investment of $25,000 and generates annual after-tax cash inflows of $6,500 for each of the next 8 years. The second machine, KwikWash, requires an initial investment of

$75,000 and provides an annual cash inflow after taxes of $9,500 for 15 years.