The following table contains the estimated cash flows of a project. Assume the appropriate discount rate (hurdle rate) is 14%.  Year       Operating Cash Flow  0             -$20,000  1              $7,000   2              $8,000  3              $9,000  4              $4,000   a. What is the payback period of project 1?

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The following table contains the estimated cash flows of a project. Assume the appropriate discount rate (hurdle rate) is 14%.

 Year       Operating Cash Flow

 0             -$20,000

 1              $7,000

  2              $8,000

 3              $9,000

 4              $4,000

 

a. What is the payback period of project 1?

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