alleryStart learning →Why may payback overlook a valuable long-life project?
AIt ignores the outlay
BIt overrates long life
CIt over-discounts flows
DIt favors quick returns
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It favors quick returns
Payback focuses on short term profitability, so long-lived cash flows are not rewarded.
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