1a. Compute the payback period associated with the new electronic games. 1b. Assume that Nick’s Novelties, Inc., will not purchase new games unless they provide a payback period of five years or less. Would the company purchase the new games?

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Nick’s Novelties, Inc., is considering the purchase of new electronic games to place in its amusement houses. The games would cost a total of $672,000, have a fifteen-year useful life, and have a total salvage value of $67,200. The company estimates that annual revenues and expenses associated with the games would be as follows:

 

 
Revenues       $ 260,000
Less operating expenses:          
Commissions to amusement houses $ 90,000      
Insurance   36,000      
Depreciation   40,320      
Maintenance   50,000     216,320
Net operating income       $ 43,680
 

 

 

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1a. Compute the payback period associated with the new electronic games.

1b. Assume that Nick’s Novelties, Inc., will not purchase new games unless they provide a payback period of five years or less. Would the company purchase the new games?

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