Marchand Corp is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment, which would have an initial cost of $500,000, a 7 year life, and $150,000 salvage value. The increase in cash flow each year of the equipment's life would be as follows:
What is the payback period?
a. 5.51 years
b. 5.97 years
c. 6.00 years
d. 6.18 years