alleryStart learning →Of two similar projects, payback prefers the one with
AQuicker recovery
BSlower recovery
CLarger outlay
DLonger life
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Quicker recovery
A shorter time to pay for itself means less exposure, so the quicker project ranks higher.
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