Q6

Ivanhoe Corporation is reviewing an investment proposal. The initial cost is $107,100. Estimates of the book value of the investment at the end of each year the net cash flows for each year, and the net income for each year are presented in the following schedule. All cash flows are assumed to take place at the end of the year. The salvage value of the investment at the end of each year is assumed to equal its book value. There would be no salvage value at the end of the investment's life. Investment Proposal Book Value Annual Cash Flows Year Annual Net Income $7.900 1 $69.100 $45.900 2 42,300 39.600 12,800 3 21,100 36,000 14,800 4 8.200 30,500 17,600 5 24,715 16,515 Ivanhoe Corporation uses an 11% target rate of return for new investment proposals, Click here to view PV table. (a) What is the cash payback period for this proposal? (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.3. 10.50.) years Cash payback period