Using the Cost and Benefits Data for Four Different Alternatives

Multiple Choice

Using the cost and benefits data for four different alternatives in table below, find the best alternative using the payback period analysis. MARR=7%
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \\\hline 0 & - \$ 9,000 & - \$ 12,000 & - \$ 10,000 & - \$ 12,000 \\\hline 1 & 2,000 & 3,500 & 0 & 0 \\\hline 2 & 2,000 & 0 & 1,000 & - 2,000 \\\hline 3 & 2,000 & 3,000 & 2,000 & 0 \\\hline 4 & 2,000 & 3,500 & 3,000 & 18,000 \\\hline 5 & 1,000 & 0 & 4,000 & 0 \\\hline 6 & 3,000 & 3,000 & 5,000 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D