An investment of Rs. 100 lakhs is to be made for construction of a plant, which will take two years to start production. The annual profit from the operation of the plant is Rs. 20 lakhs. What will be the payback time? (A) 5 years
(B) 7 years
(C) 12 years
(D) 10 years

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Answer :

(B) 7 years

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