Nelson Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $107,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $214,000 and have a 3 year life. If the salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $82,000, what is the payback period? Ignore income taxes.

5.00 years

2.00 years

1.23 years

2.77 years