Salsa Company is considering an investment in technology to improve its operations. The investment costs $257,000 and will yield the following net cash flows. Management requires a 9% return on investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1)

Note: Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.

Year	Net cash Flow
1	$ 48,400
2	53,300
3	76,300
4	95,200
5	125,200

Required:

1. Determine the payback period for this investment.
2. Determine the break-even time for this investment.
3. Determine the net present value for this investment.
4. Should management invest in this project based on net present value?

Required: 1. Determine the payback period for this investment. 2. Determine the break-even time for this investment. 3. Determine the net present value for this investment. 4. Should management invest in this project based on net present value? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Required 4 Determine the payback period for this investment. Note: Enter cash outflows with a minus sign. Round your Payback Period answer to 1 decimal place. Net Cash Cumulative Net Year Flows Cash Flows Initial investment $ (257,000) Year 1 48,400 Year 2 53,300 Year 3 76,300 Year 4 95,200 Year 5 125,200 Payback period = Required 1 Required 2 >