Sunshine Corporation is reviewing an investment proposal. The initial cost of the investment is R52 500. The estimated cash flows and net profit for each year are presented in the schedule below. All cash flows are assumed to take place at the end of the year. Year        Net cash flows        Net profit 1               R20 000                  R2 500 2               R17 500                  R3 500 3               R15 000                  R4 500 4               R12 500                  R5 500 5               R10 000                  R6 500 The cost of capital is 12%. Required: Calculate the following: 1. Payback Period  2. Net Present value  3. Accounting rate of return

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Sunshine Corporation is reviewing an investment proposal. The initial cost of the investment is R52 500. The estimated cash flows and net profit for each year are presented in the schedule below. All cash flows are assumed to take place at the end of the year.


Year        Net cash flows        Net profit
1               R20 000                  R2 500
2               R17 500                  R3 500
3               R15 000                  R4 500
4               R12 500                  R5 500
5               R10 000                  R6 500


The cost of capital is 12%.
Required:
Calculate the following:
1. Payback Period 
2. Net Present value 
3. Accounting rate of return

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