alleryStart learning →What does the payback period of a project measure?
ATotal profit over its life
BTime to recover the outlay
CRate of return on capital
DCost of raising capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Time to recover the outlay
It is the time needed to recoup the funds spent, which is the break-even point of the investment.
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