QUESTION 4 Balley Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in net income after tax of $36,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $288,000 and have a 10 year life and no salvage value of the equipment. What is the payback period? Round your answer 2 decimals
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