DIY Construction Co is considering a new inventory system that will cost $750000. The system is expected to generate positive cash flows over the next four years in the amounts of $350000 in year one, $325000 in year two, $150000 in year three, and $180000 in year four. DYI's required rate of return is 8%. What is the payback period of this project?

Fortress international, a large conglomerate, procures a few component parts from external suppliers and also manufactures some of the key raw materials in its own subsidiaries. aside from this, the company does not solely depend on outside distributors to reach its customers. in fact, it has its own retail stores to distribute its products. in this scenario, which of the following alternatives to vertical integration is fortress international applying? a. concentric integration b. taper integration c. horizontal integration d. conglomerate integration