Question

All of the following are weaknesses of the payback period:_________ (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.)

a. it uses cash flows, not income.
b. it is easy to use.
c. it ignores all cash flows after the payback period
d. it ignores the time value of money.

Answer 1

c. it ignores all cash flows after the payback period

d. it ignores the time value of money.

Step-by-step explanation:

Payback period as far as capital budgeting is concerned can be regarded as time that is required for recouping of funds that is been expended during setting up of an investment, or the funds required to get to break-even point. It should be noted that weaknesses of the payback period are;

✓. it ignores all cash flows after the payback period

✓ it ignores the time value of money.