alleryStart learning →A CFL bulb costs Rs 300 more than a normal bulb and saves Rs 60 a year. Its payback?
A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5 years
The extra cost of 300 divided by yearly operating savings of 60 gives 5 years.
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