. A company is considering the purchase of a new machine for $54,000. Management predicts that the machine can produce sales of $16,600 each year for the next 10 years. Expenses are expected to include direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead totaling $7,400 per year including depreciation of $4,600 per year. The company's tax rate is 40%. What is the payback period for the new machine? 3.25 years. 6.28 years. 5.34 years. 11.74 years. 26.47 years.