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Basic investment appraisal techniques
3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of payback
Simple to calculate and evaluate. Ignores returns after the payback period
Useful in changing conditions Ignores timings of the cash flows
Aids growth, minimises risk and No definitive investment signal
maximises liquidity
Uses cash flows rather than profits Ignores project profitability
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